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651-438-4700
​sheriff@co.dakota.mn.us

Fingerprinting Services

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​​​Fingerprinting is offered by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office to the general public. We do not fingerprint PCAs for the Department of Human Services NetStudy. The county uses standard FD-258 fingerprint cards and FBI-certified hardware. There are three types of services available. Select the correct option when scheduling your appointment

  • Court-ordered bookings – Defendant in a court case where a booking order has been issued. Will have likely received an official letter for fingerprinting, booking order, suspense notification or other request for booking from courts or probation.  
  • Dakota County contractors and employees – For contractors, applicants and employees of Dakota County who are required to complete a background prior to work or service.
  • General public – All other needs for fingerprinting services. Such as adoption, employment qualification, permit to carry, and medical or teaching license requirements.​​

​Cost

​General pub​lic fees

General public fingerprint services require payment of $20 plus processing fee. A QR code​ will be available to process payments via e-check, credit or debit card. Payment is due at time of service. 

No fees for o​ther services

No fee is required for fingerprinting services for:               

  • Court-ordered book and release
  • Dakota County employee and contractor background checks
  • Out of state probation transfers
  • Criminal history suspense resolution 

Fingerprinting appointments

Appointments for fingerprinting preferred. Walk-ins may be available but are not guaranteed. Schedule an appointment ahead of time as hours and availability vary depending on court schedule and staffing. Defendants attending a court appearance that report for a court-ordered booking take priority over all other fingerprint services.

An email is required to set up an appointment. If you don't have an email address, please call 651-438-4805 to set up an appointment. If we don't answer, please leave a detailed voicemail for us to return your phone call. 

If you need assistance or clarification on the information above, please call 651-438-4805 or email dcsofingerprin​ting@co.dakota.mn.us​

Make a fingerprinting appointment   

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Last updated: 6/23/2025 9:00 AM

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