How to Get Fingerprinted for Your Texas Bar Application
Attorneys and bar applicants need professional fingerprinting for Texas Board of Law Examiners character and fitness reviews, out-of-state bar admission, pro hac vice appearances, law firm employment, and FBI background checks. Our mobile technicians come to your office, home, or firm anywhere in DFW, with same-day appointments often available.
Quick Answer
Attorneys need fingerprints for the Texas Board of Law Examiners' character and fitness review, out-of-state bar admission, and law firm background checks. Mobile FD-258 fingerprinting is $85 per person, two completed cards included. The appointment takes 15-20 minutes at your home or office, and same-day is often available. Call (972) 200-2084 or book online.
Why Attorneys Need Fingerprinting
State bars, courts, and employers require fingerprint-based background checks before you can practice or join a firm.
The Texas Board of Law Examiners Requirement
The Texas Board of Law Examiners (TBLE) requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as part of the character and fitness review. This applies to the Declaration of Intention to Study Law, the full bar application, and admission by out-of-state transfer. Your prints are checked against both the Texas DPS criminal history database and national FBI records.
Out-of-State Admission, Pro Hac Vice & Law Firm Employment
State bars outside Texas often require their own fingerprint cards or an FBI Identity History Summary. Pro hac vice appearances and federal court admissions can trigger additional checks. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and government employers also run fingerprint-based background screening on new hires. We have completed cards for attorneys heading to Florida, California, New York, Ohio, Maryland, and many other states.
How It Works: Three Simple Steps
From booking to cards-in-hand in one appointment.
Tell us which bar or firm
Book online or call (972) 200-2084 and tell us which bar, court, or firm is requesting your fingerprints. We confirm the correct card format before your appointment.
We come to you
Mobile service to your law firm, home, or office anywhere in DFW, or visit our Irving office at 320 Decker Dr, Ste 254. Professional technicians roll clean, legible prints in 15-20 minutes.
Submit and go
You leave with completed cards in hand the same day. Mail them to your bar, firm, or employer, or add an FBI Identity History Summary and we submit it through VetConnex, an FBI-approved channeler.
FD-258 Cards or LiveScan: What Does Your Bar or Firm Need?
Both produce cards you submit to your bar or employer. The difference is how your prints are captured.
| Feature | Traditional Ink ($85 mobile / $105 office) | LiveScan to Card ($125 office) |
|---|---|---|
| Capture method | Rolled ink prints directly on the card | Digital scan with quality checks, printed onto the card |
| Included cards | 2 cards (+$20 each additional) | 1 card (+$20 each additional) |
| Best for | Out-of-state bars, pro hac vice, firm files, most agencies | Worn or hard-to-print fingers, lowest rejection risk, many card sets |
| Rejection risk | Low with a professional technician | Lowest, software verifies print quality before printing |
Not sure which your bar requires? Learn more about LiveScan to Card or call us and we will confirm the right option for your state bar's requirements.
Attorney Fingerprinting Pricing
Transparent pricing, cards and FBI-spec ink always included.
Mobile Attorney Fingerprinting
$85 per person, 2 FD-258 cards included (we come to you)
- 2 completed FBI FD-258 cards
- Additional cards $20 each
- Cards & professional FBI-spec ink supplied
- Travel & 4% processing fees apply at checkout
Office Attorney Fingerprinting
$105 per person, 2 FD-258 cards included (Irving office)
- 2 completed FBI FD-258 cards
- Additional cards $20 each
- By appointment at 320 Decker Dr, Ste 254
- No travel fee
FBI Identity History Summary checks run $150 and are submitted through VetConnex, an FBI-approved channeler. A 4% processing fee applies. Group rates available for 5+ people. Print-quality redo: if your cards are rejected for print quality, we redo them and you only pay the travel fee.
Attorneys and Professionals Trust DFW Mobile Fingerprinting
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Attorneys often need these alongside their fingerprint cards.
FBI Identity History Summary
Official FBI criminal history record (a "rap sheet") submitted through VetConnex, an FBI-approved channeler.
FD-258 Fingerprint Cards
The standard FBI fingerprint card used by state bars, courts, and employers nationwide.
LiveScan to Card
Digital fingerprint scanning printed to FD-258 cards with the lowest rejection risk.
Group Fingerprinting
Law firms and corporate legal departments, group rates for 5+ people at your office.
Attorney Fingerprinting FAQs
Direct answers about fingerprinting for bar admission and law firms in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Do attorneys need fingerprints for the Texas bar?
Yes. The Texas Board of Law Examiners requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check as part of the character and fitness review. This applies to the Declaration of Intention to Study Law, the bar application, and out-of-state admission. Your fingerprints are checked against both Texas DPS and FBI records.
What fingerprint card do attorneys need?
Most Texas Board of Law Examiners applicants submit fingerprints according to the board's instructions. Many attorneys also need FBI FD-258 cards for out-of-state bar admission, pro hac vice, law firm or federal employment, and security clearances. Tell us which bar or firm you are applying to and we complete the correct card.
How much does attorney fingerprinting cost?
$85 per person for mobile service, or $105 per person at our Irving office, and includes 2 completed cards with professional FBI-spec ink. Additional cards are $20 each. FBI Identity History Summary checks run $150 at checkout. Travel fees and a 4% processing fee apply to mobile appointments.
Can you come to my law firm or office?
Yes. Our professional mobile technicians come to your law firm, home, or office anywhere in the DFW metroplex, including evenings and weekends. Same-day appointments are often available, which matters when a filing or admission deadline is approaching.
I'm applying to a bar in another state. Can you help?
Yes, and this is a common attorney request. We handle FD-258 cards, state-specific fingerprint card formats, and FBI Identity History Summary checks through VetConnex, an FBI-approved channeler, all completed from Texas. This includes pro hac vice and federal court admission filings.
Do you fingerprint whole law firms?
Absolutely. We regularly serve groups of 5 or more for law firms, corporate legal departments, and contract attorney cohorts, with group rates available. We come to your office and process multiple people efficiently while keeping every card to FBI quality standards.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any forms your bar, firm, or employer provided, including pre-printed cards if they mailed them to you. We supply the FD-258 cards, professional FBI-spec ink, and everything else needed.
How long does the appointment take?
The appointment takes 15-20 minutes. You leave with your completed cards in hand the same day, ready to submit to your bar, firm, or employer. For FBI Identity History Summary checks, results come from the FBI after processing.
How is your service different from walk-in fingerprint centers?
Walk-in centers require you to travel, wait in line, and take time away from your practice. We provide personalized mobile service at your law firm, home, or office, with no waiting. Our professional technicians take the time to ensure clean, readable prints, and we also provide ink-card services that kiosks do not offer.
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