Fingerprinting is done Mondays and Wednesdays (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), every 20 minutes.   

Starting July 1st, 2023, there will be a fee for the processing of fingerprints:

• $10.00 fingerprinting fee per transaction number. Payable by bank check or money order. Made payable to: City of Bridgeport. (No cash payments accepted)
• Please present photo ID, money orders and completed pistol permit application and documents (applicable to Pistol Permit candidates only) at time of fingerprinting appointment. If fingerprinting appointment is for pistol permit, please bring a credit card to your appointment to complete the enrollment process.

As of May 1st 2024, any person requesting fingerprints must have a ATN Barcode supplied by the requesting agency. If fingerprints are for an employer, the employer must supply the ATN tracking number (barcode). Fingerprints are ONLY for Bridgeport residents or employees at a Bridgeport based company, or students at any Bridgeport college. 

Fingerprints for Pistol Permit candidates:

Pistol Permit Candidates will be required to obtain a ATN tracking ID at the time of appointment. Upon submitting your completed application Bridgeport Police Department will give supply the candidate with the code needed for fingerprinting. If your application is not complete and any documents are missing, you will have to reschedule your appointment. Payment for the State of Connecticut is $75, and the FBI is $13.25 and will be processed through this website. (Please bring a credit card to your appointment to complete the enrollment process). The City of Bridgeport will still require a payment of $70 the day you submit your pistol permit application in the form of a money order, or a bank check made payable to: CITY OF BRIDGEPORT. NO personal checks, cash, or credit cards are accepted.

You will be required to bring a credit/debit card, your driver's license and fingerprinting payment with you to your appointment when fingerprinted. If fingerprints are for a pistol permit, please bring completed notarized application and all supporting documents. 

Note: We are not accepting fingerprints done from outside sources and locations. If applying for a temporary pistol permit, fingerprints must be conducted at the Bridgeport Police Department.

• Fingerprinting services are available for work-related background checks and pistol permits. 
• By law, a sexual offender has only a five-day period within which to register.

For further information on fingerprinting services call 203-581-5201 during the normal hours of operation (Mon thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM).

State of Connecticut Fingerprinting Process