Fingerprint Card Conversion Services | FBI Background & ATF
We’ll Convert Your FD-258 Cards Into an FBI Background Check or EFT File for the ATF
- Perfect for Expats Relocating out of the US and need a FBI Background Check
- Individuals Needing a EFT File for ATF applications
- FBI Background Checks Completed in Days not Weeks
- Must Be a US Citizen
Fast, Secure Processing for Your FD-258 Fingerprint Card For FBI Rap Sheet!
If you’ve already completed your FD-258 fingerprint card, the next step is simple—mail it to us. We’ll scan your card using FBI-approved equipment, convert it into a secure digital file, and submit it for your background check.
No need to figure out scanning requirements or risk delays with rejected files—we take care of the technical details so your background check moves forward quickly and correctly. Get Started Today!
| FD-258 Conversion Services | Fee |
|---|---|
| FD-258 Scan to FBI Background Check | $195 |
| FD-258 Card Scan to EFT for ATF | $175 |
| Apostille Services Per FBI Background | $239 |
| Return of FD-258 Card By FedEx/UPS | $24 |
You might need your FD-258 converted to a digital file if you’re:
Visa, work, and study abroad applicants (with apostille needs)
Expat’s getting ready to move to a new country
Adoption and licensing packets
Professionals needing a personal FBI Identity History Summary
Why Choose Our Mail-In Option
Hassle-Free: Just drop your card in the mail, we handle everything else.
FBI-Compliant Scanning: Our system meets all image quality standards.
Faster Results: Electronic submission cuts down waiting time.
No Guesswork: We double-check every scan before it goes to the FBI.
An FD-258 Card Digital Conversion is the process of converting a physical, ink-based fingerprint card (Form FD-258) into a digital, electronic file, known as an .EFT file. This is required for electronic submission to agencies like the FBI or ATF.
Many government and law enforcement agencies, including the FBI for background checks and the ATF for NFA applications, can require electronic submission of fingerprints for faster and more accurate processing. Converting your physical card to an .EFT file allows you to meet this requirement without re-taking your fingerprints digitally.
No. An .EFT file is a specific, proprietary format used by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. It contains not only the fingerprint images but also critical applicant data like your name, date of birth, and reason for the submission. A PDF or JPEG file is simply an image and cannot be used for electronic fingerprint submission..
The conversion process itself is very fast and can often be completed in a single session after receiving your FD-258. The time it takes to process your request and deliver the final .EFT file can vary, but we typically provide the digital file within 1-2 business days after receiving your FD-258 Card.
Yes. An FBI Identity History Summary check is a common use case for a converted FD-258 Card. It allows you to submit your fingerprints electronically to receive your personal criminal history record directly from the FBI.
As part of our Scanning Conversion services of your FD-258 Card, we are able to scan your card and submit to the FBI for your background check all in one step.
While both require an .EFT file, the process and formatting can have slight differences based on the agency’s specific requirements. We are familiar with the unique specifications for both the FBI’s criminal background checks and the ATF’s eForms for NFA items.
Fingerprint rejections are rare, especially with our process, but they can occasionally happen due to smudged prints on the original card. In the unlikely event of a rejection from the FBI or ATF, please contact us immediately, and we will work with you to resolve the issue, often by rescanning or re-processing the card.
In some cases it may require you to be fingerprinted again due to the quality of the fingerprints on the FD-258 Card you sent. We make every effort to ensure our scans of your FD-258 are completed with the highest quality possible. Due to process beyond our control, your fingerprints can be rejected by the receiving agency due to low quality, smudges, and other technical issues.
Yes, we offer both mobile live scan fingerprinting services to capture your prints on an FD-258 card and the digital conversion of that card into an .EFT file used for the ATF and direct transmission to the FBI for background checks. This allows for a complete, end-to-end solution. Ink fingerprinting is not available.
Yes. We can accommodate groups of any size for live scan fingerprinting and FD-258 Card digital conversion, whether it’s for an entire business, a group of employees, or an organization. Mail in your FD-258’s to us or we will come to your location to for Live Scan fingerprinting efficient as possible.
Yes, we can accommodate you when you need your fingerprints on FD-258 cards to submit to your receiving agency. We provide these cards as part of our Live Scan Fingerprinting services.