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Here, you'll find out how to make an appointment to get your fingerprints taken for security reasons.
If you need to request the removal of a set of fingerprints taken during an investigation, please read I want my DNA or fingerprints removed from police records.
A set of fingerprints consists of 10 rolled fingers, plain impressions and if required palm prints.
One set of fingerprints: £121.68.
Each additional set or thumb print only: £60.84.
Prices include VAT.
The following countries are exempt from paying VAT:
For these countries one set of fingerprints costs £101.40 and £50.70 for each additional set or thumb print only.
Once an appointment has been confirmed, we'll email you a link to make a payment online.
You must make the payment within 48 hours of receiving the link or your appointment will be cancelled and offered to someone else.
We can't take payment by cash or cheque.
Please bring with you one form of current photo ID, which can be any of the following:
Please also bring:
Some countries require us to verify more than one identity document when taking your fingerprints. Please make sure you check before your appointment and bring the necessary identity documents with you. If you don't, we won't be able to take your fingerprints.
If the country to which you are sending your fingerprints requires them to be taken on a specific form please print this form and bring it with you to the appointment.
Appointments are on Thursdays only and will last approximately 15 minutes.
To make an appointment, please email [email protected].
Please include:
A member of our team will then get in touch with you to make an appointment and arrange for payment to be taken.
Thames Valley Police HQ South
Oxford Road
Kidlington
OX5 2NX