McAllen Police Department

Fingerprinting

The Crime Records Unit offers digital print fingerprinting services on FBI FD-258 Cards. For electronic submissions to the State of Texas or the FBI, contact Identigo.  (as of 8/24/26)

Fingerprinting services are currently available for:

  • Employment
  • Background checks
  • School licenses
  • Pilot license
  • Housing
  • Concealed Handgun license (except for the state of Texas)

Request for Fingerprints

Fingerprint services are conducted in person at the McAllen Police Department located at 1601 N Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, Texas during the hours of 9 am – 11am (Monday – Friday), as personnel is available for service. For questions regarding fingerprinting services, contact our Crime Records Unit at (956) 681-2092.  Appointments are suggested.

Proper identification is required to perform fingerprinting services request (i.e. state issued Driver’s license, state issued ID, military ID, Alien registration card, and/or Passport). All identification must be current and valid in order to process fingerprints.

The McAllen Police Department does NOT provide fingerprint cards. Cards may be provided by the customer.

Fees

Services may be paid by cash/check/money order in person and only by check through the mail. Make check/money order payable to the City of McAllen. Do not send cash.

Fingerprinting Fee Schedule
Service Fee
Fingerprinting $5.00 per fingerprint card

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