Fingerprinting is done by the Cleveland State University Police Department each Friday from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. If it is not possible to be at the CSU Police Station during those hours, a limited number of appointments may be arranged at other times by contacting the University Police Dispatch office at 687-2020. Appointments will be based on availability. Please make every effort to have your fingerprinting done on Fridays.

THERE IS A $7.00 FEE FOR FINGERPRINTING PER CARD. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH!!! Have your check made out payable to Cleveland State University. If you need to pay by cash, prior to requesting fingerprinting, you must go to the Bursars office in University Center 460. Tell the cashier that you need to make your payment for fingerprinting. Give the cashier the cash. The cashier will give you the receipt. Bring the deposit receipt to the Police Department.

Bring the fingerprint cards provided to you by your college or employer. The Police Department does not provide fingerprint cards.

Please fill out the fingerprint card completely before you arrive at the Police Department. Use Black Ink!

Sign the back of the card.

Make sure that your hands are clean before requesting fingerprints. Do not use hand lotion before having your fingerprints taken.

Bring your driver's license or state identification card for positive identification. Thank you for your cooperation.

Other Option:
Fingerprints can be done electronically by National Background Check, Inc. Call 1.877.932.2435 or visit www.ohiofingerprints.com.