DO YOU NEED FINGERPRINTS?
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When and where can I get my fingerprints taken?
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Monday through Thursday.
8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
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Lenoir County Courthouse
Sheriff's Administration Offices
130 S. Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
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02
How much do fingerprints cost?

The Sheriff's Office charges the following fees:
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Lenoir County Resident $10.00
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Out of County Resident $25.00
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Each additional card $5.00 each
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The residency status will be determined by the address on your identification card or driver license. You can provide other forms to include a recent bill with your name and address.
03
I need these for a State or Federal Board. Does the Sheriff's Office send these in?
We complete fingerprints for all state or federal requirements. We can submit to many places electronically and/or print a card for you to mail in as required.
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How long does it take to get fingerprints? Do I need an appointment?
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It normally takes about 15 minutes for us to complete your fingerprints. Times are shorter or longer based on the number of people we are serving.
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You do NOT need an appointment.
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Do you use ink to take my fingerprints?
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We do NOT use ink for fingerprints. They are taken on a computerized live scan machine.