Beginning August 4, 2008 the Rapid City Police Department will conduct Live Scan fingerprinting services to the community.  Live Scan is an inkless process where fingerprints and palm prints are electronically recorded.  Inked fingerprints can also be rolled when required.

Fingerprinting Service Hours:

Monday through Friday
8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Appointments for fingerprinting can only be made by calling the Criminal Investigation Division at (605) 394-4134 during normal business hours, as listed above.

Walk-ins during normal business hours are welcome; however, if others have scheduled appointments, you will be asked to wait until those individuals have been printed. The Criminal Investigation Division is closed on most State and National holidays so you are encouraged to call ahead before coming into the Department on a “walk-in” basis on those days.  

Payment must be made and valid identification provided to the fingerprint operator before your fingerprints are scanned. 

Fingerprinting Fees:

Rolling fee:  $15.00 (please note that this fee only covers the cost of taking your fingerprints.)  Additional fees will be charged by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation or Federal Bureau of Investigation for your criminal background record check.

Payment must be made with cash or personal check.  Credit cards and debit cards will not be accepted.

Identification Required:

You must bring a valid form of photo identification with you to your appointment.  Valid identification includes a valid driver’s license or State issued identification card, military ID, or a valid passport.  No other forms of identification will be accepted for purposes of fingerprinting.

Fingerprinting Location:

The Rapid City Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is located on the 3rd floor of the Public Safety Building, 300 Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD.   This building is located in the Pennington County Courthouse Complex and is directly across the street from National American University (NAU).