Please read all of the information before submitting a request:
 

What to Bring for Your Fingerprinting Appointment:

  • An unexpired government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport).
  • Applicant Tracking Number 

 

What is the Cost?

  • The cost varies depending on your certification status and whether you are working for a local Board of Education (BOE) or a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC).
  • State and FBI fingerprinting fees are paid online during the pre-enrollment process.
  • ACES charges a $25 processing fee, plus a $0.38 credit card authorization fee.

 

Payment:

  • Acceptable forms of payment include cash, debit/credit cards, or certified checks.

 

Ways to Pay:

  • Prepay Online: Click on the Fingerprinting Payment: Credit Card link on our website. On the payment form, please make sure you include your first and last name, your email address and the scheduled appointment date and time. 
    • If you have prepaid for your appointment, but can no longer make it, please reschedule on our website. Once you reschedule, you do not need to make another processing fee payment.
    • If you do not show up for your appointment, you will not be refunded the processing fee. 
  • Payment at time of appointment: If you did not prepay, you can pay by credit/debit card at the time of your appointment.

 

Cash Payments:

  • If paying by cash, please bring the $25 processing fee with you to your appointment.
  • Important: Starting July 1, 2025, ACES will no longer accept cash payments.

 

Please Note:

  • Personal checks are not accepted.

 

Appointment Scheduling:

  • Be sure to schedule your fingerprinting appointment on our website. Walk-ins or appointments outside of your scheduled date and time will not be accommodated.