Washington state requires resident applicants to submit their fingerprints electronically for a background check. Non-resident applicants do not have any fingerprint requirements.
You are required to submit your application before you schedule your fingerprint appointment, per FBI guidelines.
We do not issue licenses until we receive the results of the background check.
Questions
What is the process to have my fingerprints taken?
- Complete any required exams for your license type.
- Submit your application prior to scheduling a fingerprint appointment per FBI requirement.
- Schedule an appointment with Idemia (IdentoGO) to have your fingerprints taken. Please select Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner as the State Agency to send your electronic prints.
Where do I go to have my fingerprints taken?
Once you've submitted your insurance application, you'll need to have your fingerprints taken.
You may visit an IdentoGO center at your convenience. There are more than 30 locations in Washington state, so there's probably a location close to you.
For more information, or to schedule fingerprint reservations at any of the available Washington state centers, please contact IdentoGO at 888-771-5097 or online
Where do I send my completed fingerprints?
You don't have to send us anything. IdentoGO will transmit your fingerprints electronically. When you schedule your fingerprints with IdentoGO, please select Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner as the State Agency to send your electronic prints.
How much does it cost?
$49.00. This fee reflects the combined cost of the background check fee and IDEMIA IdentoGO's additional charge for providing the service, also known as a rolling fee.