Fee for Design Photography taking your fingerprints is $20.00.
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298-7007 Tucson, Az
Who is required to have a level one fingerprint clearance card?
On July 1, 2009, the department began issuing two types of fingerprint clearance cards. This change was mandated by a change in state law. The cards are called the Level One card and the Regular card. Section 411758.07 was enacted which placed a higher eligibility standard to receive a Level One card than what is needed for a regular card. Both cards are valid for six years and fees have not changed. The following programs require a Level One fingerprint clearance card:
You may obtain an application packet from your employer or you may request a packet directly from DPS by either calling (602) 223-2279 or faxing your request to (602) 223-2947. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you will be working in the education field (public or charter) and you are required to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card or if you will be doing student teaching or tutoring you will need to obtain an “Identity Verified Print” (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card, not the regular Fingerprint Clearance Card. When requesting an application packet please make sure you specify that you need the “IVP” application packet.
Top of Page » What is the fee to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card?
The fee for volunteers is $65 and the fee for all others is $69.
Effective March 19, 2012, the $69 fee will be reduced to $67. The volunteer fee will remain $65.
Top of Page » What forms of payment are accepted?
DPS accepts Cashier’s Checks, Money Orders or a check drawn on a business account. All forms of payment should be made payable to the AZ Department of Public Safety. State agencies may also elect to submit a State Companion Action Transfer form
Top of Page » How long will it take to get my Fingerprint Clearance Card?
The average processing time is five to eight weeks depending on whether or not the person has a criminal record. Please ensure you affix sufficient postage to the envelope and place your return address in the top left corner of the envelope.
Top of Page » How long is my Fingerprint Clearance Card good for?
Cards are valid for six years.
Top of Page » How long before my card expires should I send in a renewal application?.
Due to unforeseen processing delays that may occur from time to time, you should begin the renewal process about six months before your current card expires.
Top of Page » What will my fingerprints be used for?
Your fingerprints will be used to obtain both a state and federal criminal records check.
Top of Page » Does DPS take applicant fingerprints?
No. An applicant can contact their local law enforcement agency to find out if they take applicant fingerprints or they may contact a private fingerprinting service.
Top of Page » I lost my Fingerprint Clearance Card. How may I obtain a replacement?
An application for a replacement card may be obtained by calling (602) 223-2279 or faxing your request to (602) 223-2947. A $5.00 fee will be charged per replacement card.
Top of Page » I am an employer. How may I check to see if a Fingerprint Clearance Card is valid?
First, never accept a Xerox copy of a card from any employee. Always require the actual laminated card. To verify if that card is valid, you may call (602) 223-2279 during normal business hours. Provide the card number, the person’s name and if possible the person’s Social Security Number.
Top of Page » Where can I find out what would preclude me from obtaining a clearance card?
Precluding offenses for a level one fingerprint clearance card can be found in A.R.S. 41-1758.07, subsection B and C, link below. Precluding offenses for the regular fingerprint clearance card can be found in A.R.S. 41-1758.03, link below.
Call us: Design Photography
298-7007 Tucson, Az
Who is required to have a level one fingerprint clearance card?
On July 1, 2009, the department began issuing two types of fingerprint clearance cards. This change was mandated by a change in state law. The cards are called the Level One card and the Regular card. Section 411758.07 was enacted which placed a higher eligibility standard to receive a Level One card than what is needed for a regular card. Both cards are valid for six years and fees have not changed. The following programs require a Level One fingerprint clearance card:
- DES ADOPTION 8-105
- DES FOSTER HOME LICENSURE 8-509
- DES CPS WORKER 8-802
- DES DDD WORKERS 36-594.01
- DES DEVELOPMENTAL HOME LICENSURE 36-594.02
- DES DAY CARE HOME PROVIDERS 41-1964
- DES CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS 41-1967.01
- DES CONTRACTORS 46-141
- DES EMPLOYEES NON-CPS 41-1968
- DES IT EMPLOYEES 41-1969
- DHS CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSEES 36-882
- DHS CHILD CARE WORKERS 36-883.02
- DHS CHLD CARE GROUP HOME LICENSEES 36-897.01
- DHS CHILD CARE GROUP HOME EMPLOYEES 36-897.03
- BOARD OF FINGERPRINTING MEMBERS AND STAFF 41-619.5
You may obtain an application packet from your employer or you may request a packet directly from DPS by either calling (602) 223-2279 or faxing your request to (602) 223-2947. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you will be working in the education field (public or charter) and you are required to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card or if you will be doing student teaching or tutoring you will need to obtain an “Identity Verified Print” (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card, not the regular Fingerprint Clearance Card. When requesting an application packet please make sure you specify that you need the “IVP” application packet.
Top of Page » What is the fee to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card?
The fee for volunteers is $65 and the fee for all others is $69.
Effective March 19, 2012, the $69 fee will be reduced to $67. The volunteer fee will remain $65.
Top of Page » What forms of payment are accepted?
DPS accepts Cashier’s Checks, Money Orders or a check drawn on a business account. All forms of payment should be made payable to the AZ Department of Public Safety. State agencies may also elect to submit a State Companion Action Transfer form
Top of Page » How long will it take to get my Fingerprint Clearance Card?
The average processing time is five to eight weeks depending on whether or not the person has a criminal record. Please ensure you affix sufficient postage to the envelope and place your return address in the top left corner of the envelope.
Top of Page » How long is my Fingerprint Clearance Card good for?
Cards are valid for six years.
Top of Page » How long before my card expires should I send in a renewal application?.
Due to unforeseen processing delays that may occur from time to time, you should begin the renewal process about six months before your current card expires.
Top of Page » What will my fingerprints be used for?
Your fingerprints will be used to obtain both a state and federal criminal records check.
Top of Page » Does DPS take applicant fingerprints?
No. An applicant can contact their local law enforcement agency to find out if they take applicant fingerprints or they may contact a private fingerprinting service.
Top of Page » I lost my Fingerprint Clearance Card. How may I obtain a replacement?
An application for a replacement card may be obtained by calling (602) 223-2279 or faxing your request to (602) 223-2947. A $5.00 fee will be charged per replacement card.
Top of Page » I am an employer. How may I check to see if a Fingerprint Clearance Card is valid?
First, never accept a Xerox copy of a card from any employee. Always require the actual laminated card. To verify if that card is valid, you may call (602) 223-2279 during normal business hours. Provide the card number, the person’s name and if possible the person’s Social Security Number.
Top of Page » Where can I find out what would preclude me from obtaining a clearance card?
Precluding offenses for a level one fingerprint clearance card can be found in A.R.S. 41-1758.07, subsection B and C, link below. Precluding offenses for the regular fingerprint clearance card can be found in A.R.S. 41-1758.03, link below.