For Wake County concealed carry permit services: http://www.wakegov.com/sheriff/divisions/pages/concealper.aspx . Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services cannot accept fingerprinting appointments for NC concealed carry permits.

SERVICES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE INCLUDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND AN EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT.

Only one time slot is allowed per person. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please cancel or reschedule by using the link in your confirmation email or by calling our office during business hours.

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING COVID-19 SYMPTOMS OR FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS ON THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE RESCHEDULE.

Appointments are provided Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Our office is located on the second floor of the Wake County Detention Center at 3301 Hammond Road, Raleigh.

Fingerprinting services cost $30 for the first fingerprint card and $5 for each subsequent card, per customer, each visit. Payment is due at the time of service. Payments accepted: cash, check, or credit/debit card. We cannot accept American Express. Out of state checks accepted with a valid North Carolina driver's license and a local address.

Individuals wishing to obtain fingerprints must present a current/valid, government-issued, photo identification (for example, state-issued driver’s license or ID card, passport, U.S. military ID). No digital representations of said identification will be accepted.

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