Welcome to the Board of Fingerprinting Web Site

Link to 2010 CensusThe Arizona Board of Fingerprinting is a state agency that hears appeals from individuals whose fingerprint clearance card has been denied or suspended by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. People who work with vulnerable populations—children, the elderly, or persons with developmental disabilities—normally need a card to work. This web site is for anyone interested in what the Board does, the appeal process, or the fingerprint clearance card system. It focuses on the needs of individuals who are going through the appeal process. If you don't find the information you're looking for on this site, please click on Contact Information to learn how to get in touch with Board staff members, who can help answer your questions.

Download application form

You can download our application by following this link. Please be sure to read the instructions carefully and to see the sections of our Web site on frequently asked questions and the application process.

Find Out Your Case Status

Find out the status of your case by following this link. You'll need to have your application number. (Case-status information is updated once each day. We strive to make sure the online case-status information is correct, but please read our Web site disclaimer, which you can read at this link.)

Need Help Completing Your Application?

Please see our Forms & Resources page for information and assistance on the application package. Included on that page are two documents to help you with areas of the application package that applicants often have trouble with.

If you need additional help, please contact us at info@azbof.gov or (602) 265-0135. Also, see our overview of the appeal process and frequently asked questions.