How long does fingerprinting take?
About 10 to 15 minutes in the Desert Wolf Security office in Albuquerque. Livescan is inkless and electronic, so prints are captured in seconds and transmitted to the FBI digitally.
Fingerprinting
in New Mexico.
Two services to meet your needs: New Mexico state agency prints, and FBI Livescan background checks with results in 24 hours or less.
SERVICE 01
NM State Agency Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting for New Mexico state agency requirements, including:
- Concealed Carry License
- Security Guard License
- Private Investigator License
- Board of Realtors
- Medical Board (nurses, paramedics, medical assistants)
- All other NM state required fingerprints
SERVICE 02
RESULTS IN 24 HRS OR LESSFBI Livescan Background Check
An inkless, electronic process that captures your fingerprints in seconds and sends them to the FBI in digitized format.
- About 10 to 15 minutes in our office
- Same-day online access code to view your report
- Download and print your FBI report
- Free official, authenticated FBI report by mail
- Notary service and passport photos available
02How Livescan Works
Your official FBI report, the same day.
The entire process in our office takes about 10 to 15 minutes. When finished, you leave with an online access code that lets you view your FBI report the same day, and download and print it.
You also receive a free authenticated, official FBI Criminal Report, sent the same day (Monday through Friday) by USPS First Class Mail with a one to two day arrival, with upgrades to Priority Mail or FedEx Overnight available. The official report comes on security, tamper, and copy-proof paper with the FBI logo, a watermarked FBI seal, and an authorized signature, the copy you need to expedite a report that must be apostilled.
Why check your FBI report?
Personal Review
Review your official record and correct inaccurate information that could open a new career path.
Foreign Travel or Work
Some countries ask for a copy of your criminal history when requesting travel authorization.
Work or Student Visas
Many countries require a copy of your criminal history as part of a visa background investigation.
Adoption Requirements
Most states, and some countries, require a complete criminal history check to adopt a child.
Attorney Requests
Federal regulations let you request a copy of your record and have it sent directly to your attorney.
Challenge Errors
Like a credit report, you have the right to challenge inaccurate information and have it corrected.
Before You Arrive
Register with IdentoGo first
Please register with 3M Cogent (IdentoGo) for your fingerprints before arriving at our office. It takes a few minutes and speeds up your visit.
Register at IdentoGo →Fingerprinting Hours
MON - FRI
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
WEEKENDS
By appointment only. Call at least 24 hours in advance.
Fingerprinting questions?
Timing, appointments, and what to do before you arrive.
How fast do FBI Livescan results come back?
Results come back in 24 hours or less. You leave with an online access code that lets you view, download and print your FBI report the same day.
Do I need an appointment?
Fingerprinting hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekends are by appointment only — call 505-797-0102 at least 24 hours in advance.
What do I need to do before I arrive?
Register with 3M Cogent (IdentoGo) at nm.state.identogo.com before coming to the office. It takes a few minutes and speeds up your visit.
What types of fingerprinting do you do?
New Mexico state agency prints for Concealed Carry, Security Guard and Private Investigator licenses, the Board of Realtors, the Medical Board (nurses, paramedics and medical assistants), and all other NM state required fingerprints — plus FBI Livescan background checks.
Do you offer notary service and passport photos?
Yes. Notary service and passport photographs are available at the Albuquerque office alongside fingerprinting.