Hard copy fingerprint submissions must meet specific criteria for processing by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Required fields: ORI, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, NAM, Sex, Date fingerprinted, Reason Fingerprinted, and proper completion of fingerprint impression boxes.
Ink: ensure all information is typed or legibly printed using blue or black ink.
Impressions: ensure fingerprint impressions are rolled completely from nail to nail.
Leave Blank: do not enter data or labels within 'Leave Blank' areas.
Retabs: do not use more than two retabs per fingerprint impression block.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | FD-258 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 1 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Edition | Rev 10/31/2023 |
| Issuing agency | Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | FD-258, FD258, FD 258, Form FD-258, Fingerprint Card, Applicant Fingerprint Card, FBI Fingerprint Card |
| Official source | FD-258 (Rev 10/31/2023), Federal Bureau of Investigation |
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