FINRA Fingerprinting
FINRA fingerprinting made simple.
The simplest, cleanest, and most accurate way to complete your FINRA fingerprint requirement. Designed for financial professionals needing registration or compliance fingerprinting, our Live Scan process ensures fast, reliable results with professional card preparation.
Our FINRA fingerprinting services include:
- Accurate digital capture on a Suprema RealScan-G10 for clear fingerprint quality.
- Print-to-card service using official FINRA fingerprint cards issued by Sterling.
- Lower risk of rejection due to poor print quality or smudging.
- Clean, ink-free process with quick, in-office service.
- Technician support to help ensure firm CRD information is entered correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about our FINRA Fingerprinting services? You’ve come to the right place.
1.Can you submit FINRA fingerprint requests directly?
No. We do not submit fingerprint requests directly to FINRA. We capture your fingerprints electronically using Live Scan technology and print them onto official FINRA fingerprint cards for you to physically submit to your firm, compliance department, or designated processor. We can send the fingerprint cards directly to any of the above if you prefer.
2.What do I need for FINRA fingerprinting?
Please bring:
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Your requesting firm’s name
- Your requesting firm’s address
- Your firm’s CRD number*
*The firm name and address must match exactly what is registered under the CRD number.
3.Do I need to bring my own FINRA fingerprint cards?
No, we provide official FINRA fingerprint cards issued through Sterling, FINRA’s designated fingerprint provider. If you prefer to bring your own cards, they must be official FINRA fingerprint cards issued by Sterling.
4.How long does a FINRA fingerprinting appointment take?
FINRA fingerprinting appointments take 30 minutes or less, depending on print quality and document verification.
5.Are digital fingerprints better than ink fingerprints for FINRA?
Yes. Digital Live Scan fingerprint capture often produces clearer fingerprint images than traditional ink methods, which can help reduce the likelihood of rejected or unreadable prints.
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