- Valid US Passport, or;
- Original U.S. birth certificate ALONG WITH a valid U.S. driver's license with photo or DMV photo identification card, or IDNYC (New York City identification card) or;
- Voter's registration card ALONG WITH a valid driver’s license with photo or DMV photo identification card, or IDNYC (New York City identification card) or;
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Valid passport or Alien Registration Card or Employment Authorization Card, or;
- Current letter from the Department of Homeland Security (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) which requests a Certificate of Conduct, local background check or non-criminal fingerprints. The letter should indicate the applicant's name, address, alien registration number and current status in this country ALONG WITH a valid U.S. driver's license with photo or Department Motor Vehicle photo identification card (issued in USA), or IDNYC (New York City identification card) or;
- Current letter on letterhead from the applicant's consulate or an attorney that contains the applicant's full physical description (height, weight, hair color, eye color, etc.) and date of birth ALONG WITH a valid U.S. driver’s license with photo or Department Motor Vehicle photo identification card (issued in USA) or IDNYC (New York City identification card).
Non-Criminal Fingerprints may be required for certain permits or licenses and can be obtained from the Certificate of Conduct and Non-Criminal Fingerprint Unit. Background Checks are not included with Non-Criminal Fingerprints. The fee is $25.00 and the applicant must submit a money order or certified check payable to the New York City Police Department. International money orders are not accepted. Credit and bank debit cards are also accepted (debit cards must have a Visa or Master Card logo). Credit or debit card holders must be onsite at the time of payment. Once a Non- Criminal Fingerprint card has been purchased, additional sets of Non-Criminal Fingerprints can be purchased for $1.00 per card.
Accepted types of documentation required for obtaining Non-Criminal Fingerprints are listed below:
- Valid driver's license with photo or DMV photo identification card (issued in the US) or IDNYC (New York City identification card) or valid Passport or Alien Registration Card or Employment Authorization card or Certificate of Naturalization.
Location and Contact Information
NYPD Certificate of Conduct & Non-Criminal Fingerprint Unit
One Police Plaza, Room 152-A (Rear of 1 Centre St.)
New York, NY 10038-1497
(646) 610-5541
Hours for fingerprinting services are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Monday to Friday
Office Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Monday to Friday
Accessibility
For persons with disabilities who may need assistance or require reasonable accommodations, please notify staff.
Translation Services
For persons who may need translation services, please notify staff.
Websites That May Be Of Assistance
Background Checks for USA
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services www.uscis.gov
Criminal Records Unit
The Criminal Records Unit stores and maintains reports of crime and lost property, and provides information from these files to members of the public and authorized agencies, as required by law and department rule.
Location and Contact Information
NYPD Criminal Records Unit
Verification of Crime/Lost Property/Aided Records
375 Pearl Street
Suite 4, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10038
(718) 610-8457
Verification of Incident reports are provided by the Criminal Records Unit, which stores and maintains crime and lost property reports and provides information from these files to members of the public and authorized agencies, as required by law and department regulations.
You can request a copy of a Verification of Incident by submitting your request online or by mail. The form is available for download, or can be picked up at any police precinct, Housing Bureau public service area, or Transit Bureau district. Reports can only be returned through the mail and are NOT available at Police Headquarters.
If mailed, you must include two copies of the completed form, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Complainants/victims designating an authorized representative must complete, notarize, and mail the request to the address above.
NYPD/Criminal Records Unit
375 Pearl Street
Suite 4, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10038
*Please note: Effective Sunday, May 5, 2019, 7:30 AM, there is NO LONGER any fee assoicated with the Verification of Crime/Lost Property report.*
The Criminal Records Unit is NOT open to the general public.
Aided Records involve occurrences when a person is injured (not involving a motor vehicle), or becomes sick or lost, and service is rendered by the New York City Police Department. Aided Records can only be obtained through the mail and are NOT available at Police Headquarters. The form can be downloaded here or is also available at any police precinct, Housing Bureau public service area, or Transit Bureau district. Two copies of the form are required along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Mail two copies of the completed form, with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
NYPD/Criminal Records Unit (Aided Unit)
375 Pearl Street
Suite 4, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10038
