Fingerprinting Services

Sheriff Fingerprints Hero

General Information

The Sheriff and his staff are required to follow strict federal guidelines when performing necessary procedures for fingerprinting. During the application process, you will be asked to schedule an appointment. Please note that you will be asked to pay now to reserve your appointment.

If you are applying for a Concealed Weapon Permit you do NOT need to schedule a fingerprint appointment in addition to scheduling an appointment to submit your paperwork. 
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office fingerprints Franklin County Residents Only with the correct information on your valid NC IDPlease allow 15-20 minutes to complete your appointment.  If you are not prepared with the correct paperwork, or you are late for your appointment, you will need to reschedule.

 

  • Fingerprinting costs $10.00 for two fingerprint cards; additional cards are $5 each.
  • Appointments for fingerprinting are held at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 285 T. Kemp Road, Louisburg, NC 27549.
      • Appointments are available Monday to Friday, from 8:00am-3:00pm, excluding holidays.

 

  • Click the "Let's get Started" button to apply for fingerprints.

Let's Get Started



Fingerprinting Requirements: must meet ALL requirements

If you are obtaining fingerprints that require electronic submission to the SBI, please make sure you receive the Electronic Submission form from the agency requesting that you be fingerprinted. If you do not have these forms we cannot fingerprint you.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office offers this online service as a convenience to the community. In addition to the fingerprint fee of $10, the system will charge a per transaction fee for the convenience of applying and paying for your fingerprints online. The service fee is not collected by the Sheriff. This fee is paid to the company that provides this order, payment and processing system to the public. You do have the option of applying and paying via cash in person at the Sheriff’s office. By doing so, you will not be charged the service fee.

Click the Let's Get Started button to begin your fingerprint application. You will be asked for information that will need to be included on the fingerprint card. The cost to get fingerprinted is $10.00 for two fingerprint cards and you can pay that online as part of this process. You will also be able to choose an appointment with the Sheriff's Office for your fingerprinting session.

*A valid photo ID must be presented at the time of fingerprinting.

Following March 1, 2024, fingerprinting will be by appointment only.

 


For More Information, Contact:

Gun Permits
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
285 T. Kemp Road
Louisburg, NC 27549

phone: (919) 496-2186

 

For Technical Support, Contact:

Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Phone: (855) 642-2453


Fingerprinting Services