How to Start a Fingerprinting Business in Texas

1. State Regulation Knowledge:

The fingerprinting regulations in Texas are as follows.

• State Live Scan By Identogo
• Accepts Fingerprint Cards
• Federal Live Scan Open

Now if those bullet points do not make complete sense that's fine. See the explanations below.

The state live scan is done through a company called Identogo. State live scan is different than federal live scan which is free to do in Texas.

"Accepting fingerprint cards" means that if the state is requiring a fingerprint card to be done, then that card can be done by you without any licenses or other requirements. This will be in rare circumstances when the customer has no option to visit the state vendor. Fingerprint cards can also be for federal reasons or "commercial" reasons which anyone can do regardless of what state you are in.

No professional license or certification is required to conduct ink fingerprinting services in the state of Texas. It is suggested to be certified with a company that provides training so you ensure your customers get a quality service.

2. Fingerprinting Skills

We always suggest to seek professional training to be confident in rolling fingerprints for the state of Texas. You can inquire about training by taking a course and exam to get certified professionally.

Click here to take a certified course

3. Marketing Strategy

For marketing we suggest creating the following to get started.

• Google Business Profile
• Website
• Listing on a referral site

You get listed on fingerprinting.org by taking our training course here

Summary:

Texas is a great state to do fingerprinting in. You will have to focus on the commercial or federal market. This is great because in closed states the competition is much less. As long as you have a solid plan, the right materials, and take action!