Family Fingerprinting in Sharpsville PA: Bringing Children to Appointments

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Families in Sharpsville who need to bring children along to a fingerprinting appointment should call one of the providers listed on this page ahead of time to ask about their policies. A little planning keeps the visit short and calm.

Fingerprinting Providers Near Sharpsville, Pennsylvania

Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown (Featured)

• Address: 7087 West Blvd #8, Youngstown, OH 44512
• Phone: (888) 341-6960
• Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Email: info@ohioinvestigators.com
• Services: Ohio WebCheck fingerprinting for BCI, FBI or both
• Scheduling: Book online at ohioinvestigators.com or call

10-8 Protective Services LLC, Columbus (Featured)

• Address: 2600 Oakstone Dr. Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231
• Phone: (800) 949-8521
• Office hours: Mon to Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Services: Ohio WebCheck fingerprinting for BCI, FBI or both
• Scheduling: Call or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com

New Castle Police Department Central Booking, New Castle (about 19 miles away)

• Address: 303 East North Street, New Castle, PA 16101
• Phone: (724) 656-3584
• Fingerprinting hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM for employment and permit prints
• Services: Ink fingerprinting on cards you bring from your employer or permit agency; also court ordered prints
• Fees: $50 per card, paid to the police clerk
• Scheduling: Bring your own fingerprint cards; call ahead to confirm

IdentoGO at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, Grove City (about 21 miles away)

• Address: 453 Maple Street, Grove City, PA 16127
• Phone: (844) 321-2101
• Fingerprinting hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM
• Services: IdentoGO self service fingerprint kiosk for Pennsylvania FBI clearances such as PDE and DHS checks
• Scheduling: Register online with your service code before visiting; card payment only; Provider page

Slippery Rock Borough Police Department, Slippery Rock (about 26 miles away)

• Address: 306 East Water Street, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
• Phone: (724) 794-6388
• Services: Ink fingerprinting for employment and civil purposes on cards you supply
• Fees: Free for borough residents; nonresidents $10 first card and $5 each additional card
• Scheduling: No appointment required but calling ahead is suggested; bring photo ID and your own cards

Meadville Police Department, Meadville (about 31 miles away)

• Address: 894 Diamond Park, Meadville, PA 16335
• Phone: (814) 724-6100
• Services: Fingerprinting listed on the city fee schedule
• Fees: $25 per the city fee schedule
• Scheduling: Call the department to confirm availability before visiting

Distances are approximate straight line miles. Hours and fees change, so confirm with the provider before you go.

Bringing Children to a Fingerprinting Visit

Parents often need prints for adoption, foster care, school volunteering or child care work, and sometimes there is no one to watch the kids. Most offices are small, so ask whether children may wait in the room and how long the appointment usually runs. Bring a quiet activity or snack to help younger children stay patient.

If a child needs to be printed, such as an older household member in an adoption or foster home study, confirm the requirement with the agency first. Pennsylvania FBI checks tied to child care or adoption generally go through IdentoGO, so make sure each person has their own registration and acceptable identification before the visit.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

• A valid, unexpired government photo ID such as a driver license, state ID or passport
• Your registration confirmation or service code if the check is booked through IdentoGO
• Any FD-258 cards supplied by the requesting agency, left unsigned until you are with the technician
• The paperwork or instructions from the employer, school or agency requesting your prints
• Payment in a form the provider accepts

Which Check Do You Need?

Many Pennsylvania jobs that involve children, such as teaching, child care and volunteering, call for three clearances: the Pennsylvania State Police criminal record check, the child abuse history clearance and an FBI fingerprint check. The first two are requested online; only the FBI check needs fingerprints. Other employers, licensing boards and out of state agencies may instead ask for prints on FD-258 cards. Ask the requesting agency which one applies before you book.

How Long Results Take

Electronic FBI results for Pennsylvania clearances often arrive within a few business days to two weeks. Ink card results depend on the agency you mail them to and can take several weeks.

Find More Providers

Browse the FindLiveScan.com directory to compare fingerprinting locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania and every other state, including sheriff’s offices, police departments, national chains and retail locations. Hours and fees change, so confirm with the provider before you go.