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Fingerprints

The collecting and submitting of fingerprints to the FBI is handled through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). They use an exclusive vendor, L-1 Enrollment Services (L-1) to gather the fingerprints. Fingerprints for Department required background investigations can be submitted electronically through the Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST).  This electronic method is available in locations throughout Texas.  Non-Texas residents and Texas residents located outside of L-1’s service areas may submit physical fingerprint cards.

Texas Residents

Fingerprints can be obtained and submitted electronically through FAST. The cost of this service is $41.45 ($9.95 plus a $31.50 fee for the State and National Criminal History Record Information).

  • Open and print the FAST Pass form to begin. 

  • Follow the directions on the form to schedule a fingerprint appointment online at www.L1enrollment.com or by calling 1-888-467-2080.  

  • You may pay for FAST services online with a credit card or onsite with a check or money order made payable to L-1 Enrollment Services only. Cash is not accepted!  Take the completed FAST Pass form with you to the appointment.


Non-Texas Residents and Texas Residents Located Outside of L-1’s Service Area

Non-Texas residents and Texas residents located outside of L-1’s service area can submit physical fingerprints cards. L-1 uses a LiveScan Processing Program to convert traditional ink cards to an electronic record. The cost of this service is $41.45 ($9.95 processing fee plus a $31.50 fee for the State and National Criminal History Record Information). 

  • Open and print the Fingerprint Card Scan Authorization Form to begin. 

  • Fingerprint cards may by requested by calling the Texas Department of Banking at (512) 475-1294. 

  • Fingerprints may also be submitted on FBI fingerprint cards.  However, the following information must be included on the card in the ORI Box:


    TX920450Z
    TX Dept. of Banking
    Austin, TX

  • Applicants should have their fingerprints taken by a local Law Enforcement Agency, such as a local police station, sheriff’s office or county police department. Be prepared to pay a fee for having the fingerprints taken as some law enforcement agencies do charge a fee.

  • Mail the cards with the completed Fingerprint Card Scan Authorization Form and requisite $41.45 fee to L-1 Enrollment Services at the address listed on the form.