Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting is done by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Police Department Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm.

There is a $20.00 (for current ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø students) / $40.00 (for non-±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø students) fee per card for fingerprinting.

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH!.  A check or money order payable to ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø may be accepted.  Alternatively, payment may be made online through Shopnet:  and .

Bring the fingerprint cards provided to you by your college or employer. The Police Department does not provide fingerprint cards.

Print required information on fingerprint cards using black ink only.

Make sure that your hands are clean before requesting fingerprints. Do not use hand lotion before having your fingerprints taken.

Bring your valid driver's license or state identification card for positive identification.

The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Police Department does not have electronic fingerprinting capabilities.
Fingerprints can be done electronically by National Background Check, Inc. Call 1.877.932.2435 or visit .

Contact Information

Hours of Operation
File a Police Report or
Request a Safety Escort: 24hrs/7days
Fingerprints M-F, 9a-5p
Records Room: M-Th, 8a - 2p

Mailing Address
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Police Department
2121 Euclid Avenue, CS
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Campus Safety Building
1840 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 687-2020

Fax: (216) 687-5144

police@csuohio.edu