Getting Fingerprinted at Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office: Hours, Fees, and What to Bring
Need Live Scan or wet-ink fingerprinting through the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office? A little prep goes a long way. Here's what you need to know about hours, fees, and what to bring.
Live Scan fingerprinting is available Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Head to the sheriff's office lobby to get it done.
Heads up: Fingerprinting services are closed on county holidays. Check the county holiday schedule before making the trip.
Court-ordered fingerprinting follows different rules. The sheriff's office will accept court-ordered prints outside the standard hours listed above, so your paperwork may change when you can come in. Confirm what applies to your situation before you arrive.
The published fee for Live Scan fingerprinting is $65.
Wet-ink (manual) fingerprinting costs $20. Need more than one card? Additional cards are $10 each.
Payment policy: All fingerprinting fees must be paid in cash, exact change only.
ID and Docs
- ✓ A valid government-issued photo ID
- Confirm whether your fingerprints are court-ordered. If they are, they can be accepted outside of standard fingerprinting hours, following prior procedures.
- Check the county holiday schedule before you leave. Fingerprinting services are closed on county holidays.
Timing tip: Don't cut it close. Arrive with enough time to finish before closing, or you may be turned away.
Before you walk in, have the right cash ready. Live Scan is $65, wet-ink is $20, and the sheriff's office only accepts exact change. Coming prepared means you're in and out without delays.
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