Getting fingerprinted at Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office: hours, fees, and what to bring
Heading to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office for fingerprinting? The biggest trip-stoppers are showing up outside service hours, forgetting your ID, or not having exact cash. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Live Scan fingerprinting is available Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arrive with enough time to finish before they close.
Closed on holidays: Check the county holiday schedule before making the trip.
Court-ordered fingerprinting can be accepted outside the standard hours. Not sure if yours qualifies? Confirm before you show up.
Fingerprinting happens through the jail lobby. Head there when you arrive.
Live Scan fingerprinting costs $65. Have the full amount ready.
Wet-ink fingerprinting is $20. Need extra cards? Each additional one costs $10, so figure out how many you'll need beforehand.
Payment policy: All fingerprinting fees must be paid in cash, and you need to bring exact change.
ID Documents
- ✓ A valid government-issued photo ID
- ✓ If you’re coming for court-ordered fingerprinting, verify ahead of time that your service requires a court order (especially if you’re arriving during the standard fingerprinting hours)
Don't cut it close. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and arriving late in the day risks not finishing in time.
Heads up: No valid government-issued photo ID or exact cash? You could be turned away or delayed.
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