General Information

Fingerprinting services are offered on an appointment basis at the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office located at 312 SW 1st Avenue, Kelso, WA 98626 . The service is offered during normal business hours. Photo identification is required (driver license, passport, etc.) at the time of service.

The public counter provides inkless (digitally scanned) fingerprints on an FBI FD-258 card provided by our office.  In most instances, fingerprints cannot be sent electronically; the completed FD-258 fingerprint card will be provided to you. It will be your responsibility to submit the fingerprint card(s) to the requesting agency or business and obtain the proper ORI (a 9-digit originating agency identifier assigned by the FBI).

This general fingerprinting service may not be used to schedule concealed pistol license fingerprints. Concealed pistol license fingerprints must be processed as part of your Original Concealed Pistol License application and there will be a prompt at the end of your application process to schedule them.

Pricing:

• $10.00 for up to TWO (2) cards, $3.00 for each additional card.

Appointments:

• Appointments for fingerprinting will be processed Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Closed Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays.

Click the "Let's get Started" button to apply for fingerprints.

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