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Get fingerprints at the Lane County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office offers fingerprinting to the general public in Eugene; photo ID is required.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Book an appointment onlineUse the Fingerprint/CHL scheduler link on the Sheriff's fingerprint page. Fingerprinting is by appointment only.
  2. Bring photo IDPhoto identification is required for fingerprinting.
  3. Bring your card if you were given oneIf your employer or another agency gave you a blank card, bring it unsigned and do not bend or crease it.
  4. Go to Courthouse Room 140Lane County Courthouse, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene. You can pay by cash, check, money order, or debit or credit card.

Bring

  • Photo ID
  • Unsigned employer fingerprint card
Credit and debit cards are charged an extra 3%.

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