Fingerprinting

Close-up of a finger, the print pattern visible.The UW–Madison Police Department offers fingerprinting services Monday through Thursday, 8:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. To make an appointment, call 608-265-3279.

NEW LOCATION: our fingerprinting office is located at 1433 Monroe Street — next to our main headquarters building. Use the entrance on the side of the building, adjacent to the UW Credit Union drive-thru.

Fingerprinting is available to anyone, not just UW–Madison affiliated staff/students.

Please prepay for your fingerprinting using the button below!

Pay for Fingerprinting

Requirements for Fingerprinting

  • Completed fingerprint cards (if provided by requesting agency)
  • Signature on each card — must be done at the time of fingerprinting
  • Government-issued photo ID (drivers license, passport, etc.)
  • $11 (credit card only) for each completed fingerprint card. Please prepay for your fingerprint card(s) with a credit/debit card here.
  • Cash and checks are NOT accepted — credit cards only.

For more information about our fingerprinting services, call 608-265-3279.

IMPORTANT NOTE: UWPD does not offer Livescan Fingerprint services.