The fingerprinting process is vital because each person’s fingerprint patterns are both unique and permanent, making them one of the most reliable methods of personal identification. Fingerprints provide a secure method for verifying identity, ensuring that individuals are accurately identified.
Fingerprinting has numerous important and wide-ranging applications, including solving crimes, protecting public safety, enhancing security systems, and verifying identity in legal, governmental, and commercial settings.
Fingerprinting Hours By Appointment Only:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 970-252-4070
Fingerprinting address:
Montrose County Sheriff’s Office
1200 N Grand Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
Where do I go to get fingerprinted?
To enter the visitation lobby for fingerprinting, start at the front entrance of the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office – Administration Building. Walk to the left side, where you’ll see a blue line painted on the concrete sidewalk. Follow the line to the visitation lobby entrance, then press the call box button located to the left of the door. A staff member will assist you.
Important:
You must present an official government-issued photo ID to be fingerprinted.
Colorado Applicant Background Service:
If you’ve been instructed to pre-register with the Colorado Fingerprinting Background Service for employment or licensure purposes, visit coloradofingerprinting.com.
Colorado Fingerprinting Background Service is an approved vendor for the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, or C.B.I.
After completing pre-registration, Colorado Fingerprinting Background Service will provide instructions on how to schedule your appointment, what identification to bring, and any associated fees.
If you need assistance registering with Colorado Fingerprinting Background Service, call 720-292-2722.
