The City provides fingerprinting for a fee. If you need fingerprinting for a specific application or situation, first make sure your understand the requirements you must meet.

The first fingerprint card costs $25, and each additional card costs $1. You can pay by bank check or money order made out to the New York Police Department. Major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or a bank debit card with the Visa or MasterCard logo) are also accepted at One Police Plaza.

You can get fingerprinted at Police Headquarters, One Police Plaza, Room 152A, Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Some local precincts also do fingerprinting, but hours and availability vary.