Fingerprint Services

Notice: Paper applications are no longer accepted and will be returned. Please follow the steps outlined below to submit electronically.

In accordance with Administrative Rules R17-7-301(A)(10), fingerprints are required to be submitted with each application for the services listed below, so that a state and federal criminal records check can be conducted. This process is coordinated through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Authorized Third Party Applicant Code: TRD-060.A

Licensed Dealer Applicant Code: VDR-059.A

Obtaining fingerprints and background information 

Submit online

• Individuals must create an account on the portal by navigating to psp.azdps.gov
• Click the “Sign Up” link in the upper right portion of the screen. There you will be given a choice of what type of account to create. Select the “Background Check for employment/licensure” icon.
• Click on “YES” to the next question.
• Select the “Individual” option. (PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE ANOTHER ACCOUNT, YOUR EXISTING ACCOUNT CAN ACCESS THE NEW BACKGROUND CHECK FEATURE)

• Complete the fields (You MUST ensure that you input your full legal name as it appears on your government-issued credential (Any other name may delay the process)

• Individual accounts will not need to be approved by DPS, however, the customer will have to validate their email address by clicking on a “Verify Email” link sent to your registered email address.
• Fingerprint codes:

  Authorized Third Party Applicant Code: TRD-060.A

  Licensed Dealer Applicant Code: VDR-059.A

• Once you enter the fingerprint code above, you will be taken to the rest of the application. This is your personal information and a few questions.

• Once this process is complete, you will be taken to the “My Order” page to pay for your background fee. There will be a pop-up window asking to enter your registered email address. Once complete, you will receive a notification requesting you pay for your background check fee. Navigate to your “Dashboard” (link in the upper portion of the home screen) and scroll to the “My Background Checks” tile. There you will see your name and a checkbox. Click the checkbox and select the “Pay” button. Follow the instructions from there.