Professional FBI FD-258 Fingerprinting Services
Bluestar Diagnostics provides professional FBI FD-258 fingerprinting for individuals who need physical fingerprint cards for licensing, employment, federal requirements, background checks, out-of-state applications, and other authorized purposes.
We offer Live Scan digital fingerprint capture printed onto FD-258 cards as well as traditional ink fingerprinting, depending on the requirements of the agency requesting your fingerprints.
Who Needs an FD-258 Fingerprint Card?
FD-258 fingerprint cards are commonly requested for a variety of fingerprint-based applications and background checks, including:
- Out-of-state professional licensing
- Nursing and healthcare licensing
- Federal Firearms License (FFL) applications
- FFL Responsible Person requirements
- Federal licensing and background checks
- Employment and contractor requirements
- Certain immigration, visa, and international documentation
- Personal record and identity-history requests
- Other agencies requiring a physical FBI FD-258 fingerprint card
Requirements vary by agency. We recommend reviewing the instructions provided by the organization requesting your fingerprints before your appointment.
Live Scan or Ink Fingerprinting
Live Scan Fingerprint Capture
Our Live Scan technology digitally captures your fingerprints, allowing the technician to review fingerprint quality during the appointment. When your requesting agency requires a physical card, the captured fingerprints can be printed onto the appropriate fingerprint card.
Traditional Ink Fingerprinting
We also provide traditional ink fingerprinting for applicants whose agency specifically requires inked fingerprint impressions on a physical card.
Not sure which one you need? Bring your agency's fingerprinting instructions with you, and our team can help identify the type of fingerprint capture requested.
Please note: Live Scan fingerprint capture does not necessarily mean electronic submission to the requesting agency. Electronic submission requirements vary by agency and program.
What Is an FBI FD-258 Fingerprint Card?
The FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Card is a standard fingerprint card used for many federal, state, licensing, employment, and background-check purposes.
The card contains identifying information along with rolled and plain impressions of all ten fingerprints.
If an employer, licensing board, federal agency, or other organization has instructed you to obtain an FD-258 fingerprint card, Bluestar Diagnostics can professionally capture your fingerprints for the physical card.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Please bring:
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Any fingerprint cards provided by your requesting agency
- Instructions or paperwork from the requesting agency
- Any required ORI, agency code, or identifying information
If your agency provided its own fingerprint card, bring that card with you, as some organizations require their specific version.
Out-of-State Licensing Fingerprinting
Applying for a professional license outside Texas?
Some licensing boards require applicants who live outside their state to obtain fingerprints locally and submit a physical FD-258 fingerprint card.
Bluestar Diagnostics can provide fingerprint capture for applicants pursuing certain:
Nursing • Healthcare • Professional • Occupational • Federal and other out-of-state licensing requirements
Because requirements differ between states and licensing boards, please confirm that your requesting agency accepts physical fingerprint cards before your appointment.
FFL & Federal Fingerprinting
Bluestar Diagnostics provides FD-258 fingerprint card services for qualifying Federal Firearms License (FFL) applications, Responsible Persons, and other federal applications requiring physical fingerprint cards.
Please bring the instructions associated with your application so your fingerprints can be prepared according to the requesting agency's requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide FBI FD-258 fingerprint cards?
Yes. Bluestar Diagnostics provides professional fingerprint capture for physical FBI FD-258 fingerprint cards.
Do you offer Live Scan fingerprinting?
Yes. We offer Live Scan digital fingerprint capture as well as traditional ink fingerprinting.
Can my Live Scan fingerprints be printed onto an FD-258 card?
Yes. For applications requiring a physical fingerprint card, digitally captured fingerprints can be printed onto an FD-258 card when appropriate.
Can you fingerprint me for an out-of-state license?
Yes, we can provide fingerprint capture for many out-of-state licensing applications that accept physical fingerprint cards. Always verify your licensing board's specific requirements before your appointment.
Do you electronically submit fingerprints to Texas DPS/FAST?
Bluestar Diagnostics is not a Texas DPS/FAST or IdentoGO electronic fingerprint submission location. If your application specifically requires electronic submission through Texas DPS/FAST, you will need to use an authorized provider.
What if I don't know which fingerprinting service I need?
Bring the instructions you received from your employer, licensing board, government agency, or requesting organization. Our team can help you determine whether the instructions call for Live Scan capture, ink fingerprinting, or a physical FD-258 card.