Fingerprinting
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Biometric Identification and Records Unit is responsible for processing all legislated fingerprint-based criminal history background checks for employment and licensing purposes.
Senate Bill 17-189 regulates public fingerprinting and as of September 24, 2018, there are now public fingerprinting vendors that you must use. For more information please visit the State of Colorado’s website on Employment.
To be fingerprinted, you must present a valid, government-issued driver’s license or other secure, verifiable photo ID prior to being fingerprinted and pay the applicable fee.
Immigration Fingerprinting (INS)
DCSO is legally not allowed to fingerprint citizens for immigration purposes.
Those fingerprints must be taken at an INS Application Support Center or an INS designated Law Enforcement Agency.
The INS office is located at 4730 Paris Street; Denver, CO 80239.
Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Fingerprints
No appointment necessary. Fingerprints will be completed on a First-Come, First-Served basis.
Location:
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Justice Center Hours:
Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Highlands Ranch Substation
9250 Zotos Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Substation Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fingerprinting is not available on Federal and State Holidays.
Adult Court Ordered Fingerprints
NOTICE: Starting May 1, 2025, appointments will be required and hours will be Monday & Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.
No exceptions will be made to Court-Ordered Fingerprinting time & dates.
You must present the physical copy of the Court Order and a valid government issued ID before your appointment.
Location:
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Justice Center Hours:
Monday and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fingerprinting is not available on Federal and State Holidays.
Sex Offender (SOTAR) Registration Fingerprints
For questions about the Sex Offender Registration program, please call 303-784-7820. To schedule a fingerprinting appointment CLICK HERE.
Location:
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Justice Center Hours:
Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fingerprinting is not available on Federal and State Holidays.
CLICK HERE to view Sex Offender Information.