How to Get Fingerprinted for Your Texas Physician License
Physicians applying for Texas Medical Board licensure or renewal, hospital credentialing, DEA registration, IMLC multi-state licenses, or FBI background checks need professional fingerprinting. Our mobile technicians come to your clinic, home, or hospital anywhere in DFW, with same-day appointments often available.
Quick Answer
Physicians in Texas need fingerprints for the Texas Medical Board's criminal background check, which now applies to both licensure and renewal, plus hospital credentialing, DEA registration, IMLC and out-of-state boards. 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 Physicians Need Fingerprinting
Medical boards, hospitals, and federal agencies require fingerprint-based criminal background checks before you can practice.
The Texas Medical Board Requirement
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) requires a fingerprint-based criminal history record check for physician licensure, including initial licensure, endorsement from another state, and reinstatement. Since 2024, Texas physicians must also submit fingerprints as part of license renewal. Your prints are checked against both the Texas DPS criminal history database and national FBI records.
Hospital Credentialing, DEA & IMLC
Hospitals frequently require fingerprint-based background checks for medical staff privileges. DEA registration for controlled-substance prescribing also requires fingerprint cards. And physicians using the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact to hold licenses in multiple states often need additional cards or an FBI Identity History Summary completed from Texas. We have completed cards for physicians 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 hospital
Book online or call (972) 200-2084 and tell us which board, hospital, or agency is requesting your fingerprints. We confirm the correct card format before your appointment.
We come to you
Mobile service to your clinic, home, or hospital 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, hospital, 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 | Out-of-state boards, hospital files, DEA, 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.
Physician Fingerprinting Pricing
Transparent pricing — cards and FBI-spec ink always included.
Mobile Physician 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 Physician 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.
Physicians Trust DFW Mobile Fingerprinting
A few of our 100+ five-star Google reviews, including professionals we have helped.
“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 ★★★★★“They helped me out when I needed fingerprinting for credentialing. Quick, professional, and they came to my office in Dallas. Would definitely recommend.”
— Verified Google Review ★★★★★Commonly Paired Services for Physicians
Physicians 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 medical boards, hospitals, and federal agencies nationwide.
LiveScan to Card
Digital fingerprint scanning printed to FD-258 cards — lowest rejection risk, ideal for hard-to-print fingers.
Group Fingerprinting
Medical practices, hospitals, and credentialing cohorts — group rates for 5+ people at your facility.
Physician Fingerprinting FAQs
Direct answers about fingerprinting for physician licenses in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Do physicians need fingerprints for a Texas medical license?
Yes. The Texas Medical Board requires a fingerprint-based criminal background check for licensure, including initial licensure, endorsement from out of state, and reinstatement. Since 2024, renewal also requires fingerprint submission. Your fingerprints are checked against both Texas DPS and FBI records.
What fingerprint card do physicians need?
Most Texas Medical Board applicants submit through the board's designated vendor. Many physicians also need FBI FD-258 cards for hospital credentialing, DEA registration, or out-of-state boards. Tell us which board or hospital you are applying to and we complete the correct card.
How much does physician 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 clinic or hospital?
Yes. Our professional mobile technicians come to your clinic, home, or hospital anywhere in the DFW metroplex, including evenings and weekends. Same-day appointments are often available, which matters when a credentialing deadline is approaching.
I'm applying through IMLC or holding licenses in multiple states. Can you help?
Yes, and this is a growing physician 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.
Do you fingerprint medical practices or hospital staff?
Absolutely. We regularly serve groups of 5 or more for medical practices, hospitals, and credentialing 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 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 clinic, home, or hospital, 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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