Fingerprinting

FINGERPRINTING SERVICES ARE OFFERED ONLY ON THURSDAYS FROM 12:30 PM- 4:00 PM, NO APPOINTMENTS; WALK-IN ONLY.

If an agency or business requests a copy of your fingerprints, the Sheriff’s Office can assist with the request. The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office ONLY offers the service of electronic (digital) fingerprinting which are printed on a paper, blank fingerprint card and is physically given to the resident as it is their responsibility to submit the card to the party who requested it.

We are located at:

Arlington County Sheriff’s Office
1425 North Courthouse Road, #9100
Arlington, Virginia 22201
703-228-4460

Map, Transit, and Directions

Please be advised, cell phones, and other electronic devices i.e. apple watches, iPads are not allowed in the Courthouse. Coin-operated lockers are available in the lobby of the Arlington County Detention Facility. Please plan ahead.

Requirements to obtain fingerprinting:

Arlington County Employees:
  • Arlington County Memorandum requesting fingerprinting (print copy)
  • Driver's license only
General Public:
  • Fingerprint cards (we offer blank FD-258 cards, please verify prior to arrival with your agency that the cards are acceptable)
  • Valid Picture ID with your signature i.e. driver's license, state ID, or passport
Fees
  • $10.00 for the first fingerprint card, $5.00 for each additional fingerprint card
  • We accept CASH only. Please bring exact change. 
Taxi Drivers:
  • Receipt from Arlington County Police Department
  • Driver's license
  • $15.00 cash
Vendors:
  • Receipt from Arlington County Police Department
  • Driver's license or passport
  • $10.00 cash
Expungements:
  • Driver's license or passport
  • $15.00 cash
  • Bring a copy of the petition filed with the Court and a copy of warrant arrest
  • We accept CASH only. Please bring exact change.