Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office – Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting Appointment Information

Effective October 5th, Mondays from 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m. will be added to the calendar. 

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office offers fingerprinting services to the general public by appointment only on the following days:

  • Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Fingerprinting usually only takes 15 minutes to gather necessary information and capture the prints.

* CONSTRUCTION ALERT* – Please plan your commute time accordingly.

LOCATION

Minnehaha County Sheriff Law Enforcement Center – 2nd Floor
320 W. 4th St.
Sioux Falls, SD

COST

The cost of public fingerprinting is $25.00/fingerprint appointment and includes up to five fingerprint cards, at the time of the appointment. If more fingerprint cards are needed, there will be an additional cost of $5.00/card.

There is no cost for fingerprints related to concealed pistol permits.

FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED

  • Cash
  • In-state check
  • Credit/debit card (a fee of $2 for transactions of $50 and under, or 4% of the total cost if the transaction is over $50,  will be added to the transaction cost)

IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED

As a primary form of photo identification, current forms of one of following documents will need to be presented by an individual when being fingerprinted:

  • State-Issued Driver’s License or ID Card
  • U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
  • Military Identification Card
  • Work Visa with Photo
  • Global Entry Card
  • Native American Tribal ID Card
  • Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
  • Employment Authorization Card (I-765)
  • Foreign Passport with Appropriate Immigration Documents

However, in the absence of a primary form of photo identification, individuals may provide at least 2 secondary identification documents from the following list:

  • State Government Issued Birth Certificate
  • U.S. Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs ID Card
  • Social Security Card
  • School ID with Photo
  • Court Order for Name Change/Gender Change/Adoption/Divorce
  • Marriage Certificate (Government Issued Certificate)
  • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560)
  • Replacement Certificate of Citizenship (N-561)
  • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550)
  • Replacement Certificate of Naturalization (N-570)

** To assist with validating the authenticity of secondary identification documents, MCSO may request supporting current documents such as: utility bill, voter registration card, vehicle registration, or paycheck stub.

If you are signing up to be fingerprinted for an Enhanced Pistol Permit, new or renewal, you will also need to bring the certificate from the firearms course that you have completed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Please do not hand write or prefill any fields on the fingerprint cards. If you are not provided fingerprint cards before coming into our office for your appointment, it is your responsibility to know the type and quantity of cards needed. The fingerprint technician may only be able to provide limited guidance.

The two types of fingerprint cards that the Sheriff’s Office has on hand are the FD258 and State of South Dakota card.

Duration: 15 minutes
Only 1 person per 15 minute appointment.
Please select the time below for your session.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL IN ALL FIELDS.

 
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