Effective January 2010, rolled fingerprint cards will no longer be utilized. As such, beginning April 1, 2009, applicants will have access to electronic fingerprinting through L-1 Enrollment Services. The Department of State will continue to accept rolled fingerprint cards through December 31, 2009. The following licenses will utilize the new fingerprinting method:
Electronic Submission
Schedule an Appointment with L-1 Enrollment Services:
Beginning March 27, 2009, applicants may begin scheduling appointments with
L-1 Enrollment Services for an appointment date of April 1st or later. To schedule an appointment at a location near you, visit their website at www.L1enrollment.com or call 1-877-472-6915. For scheduling purposes, the Department of State required ORI number for completion of the form is NY922020Z .
What to Bring to Appointment:
Complete the request for NYS Fingerprinting Services - Information Form (pdf) and BRING it with you to the fingerprinting site.
Application Submission:
Upon completion of the fingerprint process, L-1 Enrollment Services will provide you with two receipts as proof of fingerprint completion. Submit one receipt along with the completed application and the application fee to the Department of State address listed on the application. A copy of the receipt should be retained by your employer.
Fingerprint Fees
All fees for fingerprinting (including rolled fingerprint card fees) are payable to L-1 Enrollment Services. Fees are as follows:
One payment for all relevant prints must be made in the form of: check, money order or credit card payable to L-1 Enrollment Services. Include the NYS Fingerprinting Services - Information Form (pdf)
If an electronic fingerprint location does not exist near your residence or place of business and it is not possible to travel to an available site, you may submit a rolled FBI (blue) fingerprint card with your application. You will need to submit two separate payments with the application and fingerprint card:
Application Fee Processing: Existing debit accounts with the Department of State will remain open to facilitate processing of applications only. Employers may contact our office to request updated packets or download updated applications provided on this website.
Fingerprint Fee Processing: Employers who wish to establish an ongoing method of fingerprint payment for their employees can establish a debit account directly with L-1 Enrollment Services.
For those facilities that desire a centralized means of managing the fees accompanied with the fingerprinting requirements, L-1 Enrollment Services offers the option of establishing a draw down account. L-1 Enrollment Services is not able to extend credit terms for fingerprinting services.
To establish a draw down account, each firm must submit a deposit check payable to “L-1 Enrollment Services” to the address below.
This check should include the following information:
The deposit check should be the amount necessary to cover one month’s fingerprinting services. When an employee is scheduled for an appointment, the proper fees are reserved to cover the cost of that applicant’s fingerprints. After the applicant has completed their fingerprinting appointment, the reserved fees are deducted from your account. A detailed list of those applicants fingerprinted on your account will be mailed at the beginning of each month.
It will be the responsibility of each facility to ensure that there is always a positive balance in your draw down account. Any additional checks deposited into the account must include the account number on the check. If all the available funds in your draw account are used up, then you will not be able to schedule appointments until the account has a positive balance.
Call 866-226-2952 if your facility has any additional questions.
Submit draw down account payments and the completed application (pdf) to:
L-1 Enrollment Services
1650 Wabash Ave., Suite D
Springfield, IL 62704