Where to get fingerprinted with ink

[Erik88]

Does anyone know where I can go to get the prints done the old-school way? I'm trying to renew my Florida permit and they are making me send back fingerprints on paper. I've called several places but they only offer the method where they are scanned. 

 

thanks 

[Ronald_55]

Does the local PD do ink?

[Erik88]

50 minutes ago, Ronald_55 said:

Does the local PD do ink?

The PD wouldn't help me but since you mentioned it again I thought I'd try the SD. They offer services twice a week. I should have thought of that. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Ronald_55]

Great! Trying to get my class arranged so I'll have to have this done soon. 

[MacGyver]

My local VA office will do it. 

[E4 No More]

2 hours ago, MacGyver said:

My local VA office will do it. 

Seriously?

[TripleGGG]

I got mine done in Vonore by police department. I was living in Sweetwater at the time. 

[MacGyver]

16 hours ago, SWJewellTN said:

Seriously?

I was as surprised as anyone.

Last time I needed actual cards as a part of adjudication on clearance stuff - they were the only ones who could do it. There was some non-standard card that was needed or something if I remember right.

Now, to the rest of the story - there was no one there who actually knew how to take a set of prints.  I offered to take my own - knew that old Fingerprinting merit badge would come in handy one day.  It was finally decided that the director was the only one who had ever taken prints.  He came and did it - and showed a few staff members how to do it.

Needless to say, it was a bizarre experience.

[Garufa]

Can't scanned fingerprints be printed on a paper fingerprint card?  According to FLA's website, even they scan them.

[MacGyver]

17 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Can't scanned fingerprints be printed on a paper fingerprint card?  According to FLA's website, even they scan them.

I think they can, now.

[Photoguy67]

For what it's worth, when I was getting my prints done for my nfa paperwork, Metro Nashville police dept. did my prints electronically scanned then printed them on the correct paper cards. Maybe that's the way to go now?

[Erik88]

3 hours ago, Garufa said:

Can't scanned fingerprints be printed on a paper fingerprint card?  According to FLA's website, even they scan them.

That's interesting. I was not aware. LCSO was very reluctant to help me when I called yesterday. She insisted they don't fingerprint for carry permits but I explained it was for a FL permit and she suddenly changed her mind.  Some UPS Stores offer that service but the nearest one is in Powell. I'd like to find another place that can scan them onto the card like you mention. 

Edited September 11, 2018 by Erik88

[Moped]

Just out of curiosity, why do you need a Florida HCP?  They recognize Tennessee's HCP.  Just making sure I understand.  We are going on vacation there next month and I want to make sure that I am following the Law.

[Erik88]

15 minutes ago, Moped said:

Just out of curiosity, why do you need a Florida HCP?  They recognize Tennessee's HCP.  Just making sure I understand.  We are going on vacation there next month and I want to make sure that I am following the Law.

You're fine with a TN permit. I'm going to renew just in case we ever move back. The job market for my field isn't great here Knoxville. It's worth the money to avoid the hassle later. It's good for 7 years and a lot can happen in that time. 

[Moped]

3 hours ago, Erik88 said:

You're fine with a TN permit. I'm going to renew just in case we ever move back. The job market for my field isn't great here Knoxville. It's worth the money to avoid the hassle later. It's good for 7 years and a lot can happen in that time. 

What field are you in?

[Garufa]

19 minutes ago, Moped said:

What field are you in?

Far left.  

 

Sorry but I couldn’t resist.    Erik is not that at all.

Edited September 11, 2018 by Garufa

[Moped]

19 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Far left.  

 

Sorry but I couldn’t resist.    Erik is not that at all.

Oh, I know! He's no more far left than you or I, though I dare say some here think all three of us are!   And they think OS is Chairman Mao!

[Ronald_55]

Has anyone done the UPS store bit? I am taking a class Sat. Then I am off Mon and the DMV is open. I hoped to do it and UPS both that day. Just wondering how hard it was to get scheduled. 

[xsubsailor]

 I guess you could roll your own 

https://www.esilencers.com/product/diy-fingerprint-kit/

[Erik88]

Well, the prints looked horrible but Florida cashed my check so hopefully that's a good sign. I'll find out soon enough.

[Garufa]

8 minutes ago, Erik88 said:

Well, the prints looked horrible but Florida cashed my check so hopefully that's a good sign. I'll find out soon enough.

Getting paid is always the first step in the process.  

[Erik88]

I doubt anyone cares but my Florida permit arrived yesterday. Apparently they have a very low bar for fingerprints. I'm amazed they accepted the ones I sent because they looked like they were done by a child. It took 2 months which is a lot longer than TN.

[Garufa]

7 minutes ago, Erik88 said:

I doubt anyone cares but my Florida permit arrived yesterday. Apparently they have a very low bar for fingerprints. I'm amazed they accepted the ones I sent because they looked like they were done by a child. It took 2 months which is a lot longer than TN.

They can’t even count votes down there.  Something as complicated as looking at fingerprints probably blew somebody’s mind.

[tnhawk]

On ‎9‎/‎10‎/‎2018 at 2:00 PM, MacGyver said:

My local VA office will do it. 

Would you trust VA to get it right?

[Capbyrd]

I've done mine through the Memphis/Shelby County system but the suburbs police departments are better.  I use Bartlett PD now.