We have FD-258 & SF-87 Ink Hard Cards in stock!
Ink Fingerprinting ​is a service that is most frequently requested. This type of fingerprinting is most often used for federal, international and interstate background check. It involves properly filling out a FD-258 / or SF-87 card using a black pen, and having your fingerprints properly rolled on to the card who is than signed by a specialist. 

Our specialist are certified by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to fingerprint via Live Scan (digital), FBI FD-258 Ink Cards and the less common SF-87 Ink Fingerprint Card. Applicants needing an FBI level criminal background check MUST be fingerprinted by a certified fingerprint specialist who signs, dates and enters their official FPC number.  Ink Fingerprinting by Corona or Riverside Law Enforcement, Police Departments , Sheriff Offices, California police departments and sheriff offices no longer offer ink fingerprinting to the general public. Many of our applicants are originally instructed to go to their local police station or sheriff office to be fingerprinted. However, California law enforcement migrated away from providing a fingerprint service to the public in 2005. 

At Rivera Live Scan Fingerprinting our specialists strives to capture the best quality fingerprints possible. Our success rate is very high. Occasionally, fingerprint cards get rejected because of low quality images. This is usually due to age. Although our fingerprint patterns never change, the ridge lines do get “worn down” as we age. Our fingerprint specialist takes great pride in consistently producing the best possible prints. In fact we guarantee it! If your fingerprints are ever rejected due to poor quality prints, we will reprint at no charge.
  • Our experienced technicians have been providing this service for over 10 years and offer the following benefits both at our location or mobile services for businesses. 
  • We assist in properly filling out the cards by providing applicants a template for personal characteristics.
  • We recognize the value of our client’s time and make every effort to perform “the rolled fingerprinting service” as quickly as possible.
  • A. Rivera Live Scan & Ink Fingerprinting eliminates waiting in long lines for service, inconsistent operating hours, and the uncomfortable and intimidating environment of a Police Department. Also, because our rejection rate is so low (less than 1%) you can be confident and have peace of mind knowing that your fingerprint cards will be processed and approved.
  • Our trained technicians roll applicant prints in a careful, gentle professional manner making sure the experience is pleasant and comfortable.
  • For applicants who have a history of rejections or orientations which make fingerprinting difficult such as perspiration, deformed fingers, arthritis etc., please notify our staff prior to printing. We have encountered these issues many times and have become proficient at handling these concerns with time tested procedures and techniques.
  • We provide “post printing” wipes and solvents to ensure applicant leave our facility with clean hands removing all ink residue.
  • ​Our technicians are certified to provide this service by the Department of Justice & FBI. 
  • We have provide fingerprint services to individuals who need to process licenses in another state or country and require to be fingerprinted on a fingerprint card. 
  • We provide a specially designed fingerprint card folder to secure your ink card and paperwork. Most importantly, we will assist you with any questions you may have regarding how, what and where to send the completed cards as well as how to minimize the time frame to receive the results. This includes all State and Federal Agencies, Consulate, Embassies, Licensing Divisions, Employers and Foreign Countries.
Why the “Ink Fingerprinting” instead of the digital “Live Scan” Fingerprints? 
Ink Fingerprinting is typically required for out-of-state and out-of-country purposes. The Live Scan fingerprinting method can be used to check your criminal history file at the California “State Level”. However, in order to process your “National Level” criminal history summary, you MUST submit an FD-258 ink fingerprint card to the FBI CJIS Division. Some common “hard card” ink fingerprint candidates include:

  • Personal Background Check (Check for accuracy and errors).
  • Attorneys – To correct errors, expungement…
  • AZ CCW – Arizona Carry Concealed Weapons Applicants.
  • Teaching Abroad / Teaching Overseas.
  • Traveling Nurse (RN).
  • Financial Sector – required by the SEC & FINRA.
  • Visa & Immigration.
  • SF-87 Fingerprinting – Typically used for Federal Jobs such as Customs and Border Patrol Applicants.
  • Tax Prepares, CPAs for IRS e-File Approved​​