How to Get Fingerprinted for Your Nursing License in Dallas-Fort Worth
Nurses applying for Texas Board of Nursing licenses, out-of-state and non-compact state boards, hospital employment, or FBI background checks need professional fingerprinting. Our mobile technicians come to your home, workplace, or hospital anywhere in DFW, with same-day appointments often available.
Quick Answer
Nurses need fingerprints for the Texas Board of Nursing's criminal background check, for out-of-state and non-compact state licenses, and for many hospital and employer requirements. FD-258 fingerprinting costs $85 per person for mobile service or $105 per person at our Irving office (two completed cards included, additional cards $20 each). FBI Identity History Summary checks are $150. The appointment takes 15-20 minutes, we come to you, and same-day appointments are often available. Call (972) 200-2084.
Why Nurses Need Fingerprinting
Licensing boards and employers require fingerprint-based criminal background checks before you can practice.
The Texas Board of Nursing Requirement
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check for all RN, LVN and APRN applicants. This applies to initial licensure, endorsement from another state, and reinstatement. Your fingerprints are submitted for checks against both the Texas DPS criminal history database and national FBI records.
Out-of-State & Non-Compact Licenses
Applying to a nursing board outside Texas, or in a non-compact state? Those boards often require their own fingerprint cards or an FBI Identity History Summary, and they must be completed from Texas without traveling. We have completed cards for nurses 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 board or employer
Book online or call (972) 200-2084 and tell us which state board or employer is requesting your fingerprints. We confirm the correct card format before your appointment.
We come to you
Mobile service to your home, hospital, or workplace 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 board 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 Board Need?
Both produce cards you submit to your board 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 | Texas BON, out-of-state boards, 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 board requires? Learn more about LiveScan to Card or call us and we will confirm the right option for your state board's requirements.
Nurse Fingerprinting Pricing
Transparent pricing — cards and FBI-spec ink always included.
Mobile Nurse 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 Nurse 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 are $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.
Nurses Trust DFW Mobile Fingerprinting
A few of our 100+ five-star Google reviews, including nurses we have helped.
“I am applying for a nursing license in a non-compact state. Vincent was great! Helped me schedule an appointment for next day service. Kept me informed of timelines with texts and calls. Adjusted my order when I called back. Very knowledgeable about the process!”
— Eve S., Verified Google Review ★★★★★“Amazing service delivery. I contacted them on short notice, and they came through. Very professional and patient. I highly recommend their services.”
— Kelechi Wabeke, Verified Google Review ★★★★★“I used the Las Colinas facility and it was a great experience. The person was on time, professional and made me feel very comfortable overall. Highly recommended.”
— Sheetal M., Verified Google Review ★★★★★Commonly Paired Services for Nurses
Nurses often need these alongside their fingerprint cards.
FBI Identity History Summary
Official FBI criminal history record (“rap sheet”) — submitted through VetConnex, an FBI-approved channeler.
FD-258 Fingerprint Cards
The standard FBI fingerprint card used by state nursing boards and employers nationwide.
LiveScan to Card
Digital fingerprint scanning printed to FD-258 cards — lowest rejection risk, ideal for hard-to-print fingers.
Group Fingerprinting
Hospitals, nursing programs, and licensure cohorts — group rates for 5+ people at your facility.
Nurse Fingerprinting FAQs
Direct answers about fingerprinting for nursing licenses in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Do nurses need fingerprints for a Texas nursing license?
Yes. The Texas Board of Nursing requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check for RN, LVN and APRN applicants, including initial licensure, endorsement from out of state, and reinstatement. Your fingerprints are checked against both Texas DPS and FBI records.
What fingerprint card do nurses need?
Most Texas Board of Nursing applicants use the FBI FD-258 fingerprint card or the board's designated electronic submission. If you are applying to an out-of-state or non-compact state board, that state often requires its own format. Tell us which board you are applying to and we complete the correct card.
How much does nurse 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 are $150. Travel fees and a 4% processing fee apply to mobile appointments at checkout.
Can you come to my home or hospital?
Yes. Our professional mobile technicians come to your home, workplace, or hospital anywhere in the DFW metroplex, including evenings and weekends. Same-day appointments are often available, which matters when a licensing deadline is approaching.
I'm applying for a nursing license in a non-compact state. Can you help?
Yes, and this is one of our most common nurse requests. We handle FD-258 cards, FDLE submissions for Florida, Ohio and Maryland fingerprint cards, and FBI Identity History Summary checks through VetConnex, an FBI-approved channeler, all completed from Texas.
Do you fingerprint nursing cohorts or hospital staff?
Absolutely. We regularly serve groups of 5 or more for hospitals, nursing programs, and licensure cohorts, with group rates available. We come to your facility and process multiple people efficiently while keeping every card to FBI quality standards.
How is your service different from IdentoGO?
IdentoGO is a walk-in kiosk service for electronic submissions. We provide personalized mobile service at your home, office, or hospital, with no waiting in line. 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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