How It Works
Once you complete your order online, getting your EFT file is a simple three-step process.
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Before You Begin: Complete Your Online Order
Complete the online intake form and payment before mailing your fingerprint cards. The information you provide is needed to create your EFT file and will also provide your mailing instructions.
Get fingerprinted by a local law enforcement agency or independent fingerprinting provider on standard FD-258 fingerprint cards.
Most cities have local law enforcement agencies that offer fingerprinting services to the public. Independent fingerprinting providers are also widely available. Contact a provider near you and ask for fingerprinting on standard FD-258 fingerprint cards.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Most fingerprinting providers already keep FD-258 fingerprint cards in stock.
- If your provider does not supply the cards, blank FD-258 cards can be purchased online.
- Fingerprints may be captured using traditional ink or digital/Live Scan equipment, as long as the completed fingerprints are printed on standard FD-258 cards.
- We recommend having two completed fingerprint cards, especially when using traditional ink. If you only have one completed fingerprint card, you may still send it.
Use the mailing address provided when you complete your online order.
Place your completed FD-258 fingerprint cards inside an envelope or mailer large enough to keep them flat and protected from bending or creasing during transit. Mail them using your preferred carrier. Tracking is highly recommended.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The mailing address is provided when you complete your online order and in your order confirmation.
- USPS, UPS, and FedEx are all acceptable. Tracking is highly recommended.
- We cannot begin processing your EFT file until we receive your physical fingerprint cards and your online order has been completed.
Delivered directly to your email for download and storage.
Once your physical fingerprint cards arrive and processing is complete, we create your ATF-compatible EFT file and send it directly to the email address provided with your order.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Average processing time is approximately 48 business hours after we receive your physical fingerprint cards.
- Your completed EFT file is sent directly to your email so you can download it and save it for future use.
- Sovereign Ownership — Your EFT file is yours to keep and may be reused for future eligible ATF submissions, subject to current ATF requirements and policies.
Have questions about card compatibility? Read our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our LiveScan specialists.
Get Your ATF-Compatible EFT File
Complete your online order and mail us your completed fingerprint cards. We’ll convert them into an ATF-compatible EFT file and send it directly to your email.
Need step-by-step submission tips? Read our EFT file conversion guides
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