Biometric screening
Live Scan fingerprinting in downtown Chicago
My Mail Center is a licensed Live Scan fingerprint vendor with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Walk-ins are welcome; call ahead to reduce wait times.
Fingerprinting at Downtown
$65
Live Scan or FD-258 card · extra card $30
332 S Michigan Ave, Ste 121
Chicago, IL 60604
312-922-1788
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 10am–2pm
What to bring
A current photo ID. Other forms of ID may be accepted under Department of Justice rules. Bring any form, code or instructions your agency or employer gave you.
Applicants under 18 must come with a parent or guardian, who signs a permission statement.
FD-258 fingerprint cards
Some agencies need physical cards. We capture your prints digitally and print them on standard FBI FD-258 cards, which we supply free, or on cards you bring.
Out of state? Email Biometrics@mymailcenter.net for the Illinois out-of-state forms packet.
Programs we fingerprint for
We are a certified vendor for these Illinois licensing departments and background-check programs, including PERC cards for security, alarm and locksmith employees.
- Adam Walsh Act – Social Services and Educational
- DCFS – Private Adoption
- Department of Human Services – Early Intervention Services
- Department of Natural Resources – Explosive License
- IDFPR – Bank Charter, Pawn Brokers
- IDFPR – Behavior Analyst License
- IDFPR – Cannabis Dispensing Agent
- IDFPR – Chiropractic
- IDFPR – Humane Euthanasia License
- IDFPR – Licensed Practical Nurse
- IDFPR – Massage Therapist License
- IDFPR – PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card)
- IDFPR – Physician License
- IDFPR – Private Detective, Security, Alarm, Locksmith & Live Scan Vendor Act
- IDFPR – Registered Professional Nurse
- IDFPR – Certified General/Residential Real Estate Appraiser
- IDFPR – Wholesale Drug Distributor Act
- Dept. of Agriculture – Cannabis Cultivation Centers
- Dept. of Agriculture – Cannabis Craft Growers
- Dept. of Agriculture – Cannabis Infuser
- Dept. of Agriculture – Cannabis Transporter
- Dept. of Insurance – Public Adjuster License
- Dept. of Labor – Carnival & Amusement Rides Safety
- Illinois Racing Board – Racing Board License
- Illinois State Police – Concealed Carry (CCL) Background Check
- Illinois State Police – Concealed Carry Firearm Instructor
- ISP – Health Care / Nursing Home Worker Checks
- Individuals – Illinois Access and Review
- Chicago Park District Employees
- Navy Pier/Expo, City & Village Employees, Firefighters
- National Child Protection Act – Care of Children, Elderly & Disabled
- Office of the State Fire Marshal – Pyrotechnic Distributor Act
- Secretary of State – Driver Training Instructors
- Secretary of State – Employees
- Secretary of State – Vehicle Dealer License
- U.S. Military / Illinois National Guard Background Checks
We are also a Fieldprint collection site for employers and agencies that use Fieldprint scheduling.
Questions people ask
How much does Live Scan cost?
$65, paid by credit card when you are fingerprinted. FD-258 cards are also $65, and each additional card is $30.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome any time the store is open: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm and Saturday 10am–2pm. Appointments are encouraged to minimize wait times.
What should I bring?
A current, valid photo ID, plus any form or code your licensing agency or employer gave you. Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign permission.
I live out of state. Can you process my Illinois fingerprints?
Yes. Email Biometrics@mymailcenter.net and we will send the out-of-state forms packet for Illinois card processing.
