• Dickinson County Courthouse, 1802 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA
  • 712-336-2793

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Fingerprints

Availability and Format

  • Walk-ins Welcome: No appointment is necessary. Fingerprinting is conducted on a walk-in basis during our regular business hours. Those hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding county holidays).
  • Ink Only: We provide traditional rolled ink fingerprints only. We do not offer LiveScan or digital fingerprinting services. If your employer or licensing agency explicitly requires digital prints, you will need to locate an alternative provider.

What to Bring

To ensure a quick and smooth process, please bring the following with you to the Sheriff's Office:

  • Valid Photo ID: A current, government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport).
  • Fingerprint Cards: If your employer or agency provided specific fingerprint cards (such as the standard FBI FD-258 card), please bring them with you. Please do not sign the cards before arriving. If you do not have your own cards, our office can provide standard blank ones.
  • Fingerprints are provided free of charge.

Location and Arrival

Fingerprinting is conducted at the Sheriff's Office, located inside the Dickinson County Courthouse. Please check in at the main administrative window upon arrival, and a staff member will assist you as soon as possible.

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PHONE NUMBERS

SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Main 712-336-2793
Fax 712-336-6262

COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
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Non-Emergency 712-336-2525
Fax 712-336-1946

DICKINSON COUNTY JAIL
Inmate Voicemail 515-316-9942

OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm
Excluding County Holidays

PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Dickinson County Courthouse
1802 Hill Avenue, Suite 1200
Spirit Lake, IA 51360

MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 214
Spirit Lake, IA 51360-0214