FBI digital fingerprints at USPS?
I'm being asked for criminal record history to apply for a visa.
As an American, it looks like the FBI offers this under Identity History Summary Checks "IdHSC".
I'd like to use the option of filling an Electronic Departmental Order "EDO" by registering on edo.cijs.gov and paying $18 online.
Then I'd like to submit the actual fingerprints electronically at one of the post offices offering the service.
Do I need an appointment for digital fingerprinting at USPS?
The locations all list:
Preregistration Required ()
But it's unclear what that means.
Is there a fee?
I already paid $18 to the FBI for the request. Do I have to pay USPS too?
Best Answer
As you found you have to pay an additional $50 at the post office, so the total is $68. The extra $50 is sort of hidden as they say something about additional fees may apply.
Note: There are websites on the FBI-Approved Channeler list that will fingerprint and give the full report for less than $50.
See: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks Option 3: Submit Your Request to an FBI-Approved Channeler
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