Step-by-Step SFPS Background Check Process
( Effective May 1, 2023)
STEP 1
REGISTER ONLINE TO GET FINGERPRINTED
Fingerprinting & Enrollment Services Options Include:
New Appointments
The box highlighted in red is the starting point for new applicants

To Mail in Your Fingerprint Card- For Out of state residents or individuals physically unable to be digitally printed are able to use this option. More information is available under Getting Started as a Volunteer FAQs .

STEP 2
APPLICATION DETAILS
An ORI is a nine-character agency number required, indicating location where your results will be delivered.
Below is the agency ORI number to use for volunteering with SFPS:
NM931140Z

Use Agency Fingerprint Reason below-
22-10-3-3 SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT

STEP 3
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PRIVACY ACT
Accept Acknowledgement/Release

Privacy Act Statement

STEP 4
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
The closest fingerprint locations are determined by the zip code entered

Select an appointment location, date and time
*Note: DPS is the location recommended for best fingerprinting results.

STEP 5
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Enter demographic information


Review application information for accuracy

STEP 6
APPLICATION PAYMENT OPTIONS AND PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD
Processing fee is $59.00.
Choose a payment option
Credit card is most commonly used

Enter your credit card information

Thank you for completing the registration process!
Go get fingerprinted at your scheduled time and location!
Be sure to bring your registration confirmation number and a form of government issued identification, such as a driver's license.
ADDITIONAL OPTION
To Look up or Change an Existing Appointment
To look up, reschedule or cancel your appointment, please choose one of the below methods to locate your record.

ADDITIONAL OPTION
For Fingerprint Rejection Notices
To schedule your retake fingerprints, we need to lookup your registration. Please choose one of the below methods to locate your record.
