Obtaining Fingerprints for NYSED

All fingerprinting must go through the approved Statewide Vendor Managed System. The approved vendor for this process is a company called IdentGo. For more information about the fingerprint process, you can visit the IdentGo website.

To schedule an appointment, you can visit their website or call (877) 472-6915.

  • Click "schedule appointment"
  • Enter your state (New York)
  • On the next page select "digital fingerprinting"
  • Enter the ORI number (14ZGQT) at the top of the page
  • Purpose of fingerprinting is "Certification"

Under the new process with IdentGo, you will create an application and schedule your appointment all through either the website or phone. Price is subject to change.

  • Company: Morpho Trust
  • Website: IdentGo website
  • Phone: (877) 472-6915
  • ORI Code: 14ZGQT (use all caps)

 

Required Identification

At the time of fingerprinting IdentGo will take a photograph of you.

You must provide at least two forms of identification. At least on form of ID must include a photo.

Acceptable Forms of Identification

With Photo:Without Photo:
US Passport (unexpired or expired)Voter Registration Card
Permanent Resident CardUS Military Card or Draft Record
Alien Registration Receipt CardMilitary Dependent’s ID Card
Unexpired Foreign PassportCoast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
Driver’s License Photo ID (US State or Territory)Native American Tribal Document
US Student ID Card with photo (HS or College)Canadian Driver’s License
Unexpired Employment Authorization with photo (Form I-766,I-688, or B)US Social Security Card
Photo ID Card issued by Federal, State or Local GovernmentOriginal or certified Copy of a Birth Certificate issued by US Agency with official seal
Certification of Birth Abroad (Issued by US department of State) 
US Citizen ID Card (FormI-197) 
School Record or Report Card (only accepted under the age of 18) 
Clinic, doctor or hospital record (only accepted under the age of 18)