Fingerprinting Services
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office offers fingerprinting to the general public. We do not fingerprint PCAs for the Department of Human Services NetStudy or juveniles for Community Corrections.
For applicant prints, the county uses standard FD-258 fingerprint cards and FBI-certified hardware.
Services available
Defendant in a court case where a booking order has been issued. You likely received an official letter for booking from courts or probation. Call for confirmation if you feel you have already been fingerprinted on this charge.
For contractors, applicants and staff who must complete a background before work or service.
All other needs for fingerprinting services. Such as:
- Adoption
- Employment qualification
- Permit to carry
- Medical or teaching license requirements
Cost
General public fees
General public fingerprint services require payment of $20 plus processing fee. A QR code will be available to process payments via e-check, credit or debit card. Payment is due at time of service.
No fees for other services
No fee is required for fingerprinting services for:
- Court-ordered book and release
- Dakota County employee and contractor background checks
- Out of state probation transfers
- Criminal history suspense resolution
Fingerprinting appointments
Appointments for fingerprinting preferred. Walk-ins may be available but are not guaranteed. Schedule an appointment ahead of time as hours and availability vary. If you think you have been fingerprinted before, call us for confirmation. New charges require new fingerprints.
Juvenile fingerprints are completed through Community Corrections. You will need to call the phone number listed on your court paperwork. Defendants attending a court appearance take priority over all other fingerprint services.
An email is required to set up an appointment. If you don't have an email address or have questions, please call 651-438-4805. If we don't answer, please leave a detailed voicemail for us to return your phone call.
If you need assistance, please call 651-438-4805 or email dcsofingerprinting@co.dakota.mn.us