Fingerprinting

Any person applying for their first issuance of a Nebraska certificate/permit who has not been a resident of Nebraska for the immediate past five (5) years from the date of application must have fingerprinting completed via Livescan OR Ink Rolled (2 cards) by law enforcement. Please note, if you attended an out-of-state college or institution, you are required to have fingerprinting done, even if your permanent address is Nebraska.

The Nebraska State Patrol offers LiveScan fingerprinting, as well as online scheduling and payment services, at each of their Troop Area Headquarters. More information and how to book your appointment can be found online at: https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/fingerprinting.

Aside from NSP locations, applicants may be fingerprinted at any law enforcement or third-party agency that offers fingerprinting services, inside or outside of Nebraska, provided their prints are recorded on FD-258 fingerprint cards and include all required information. A sample card can be found here: Fingerprinting for Nebraska Certification .

The Nebraska Department of Education does not offer on-site fingerprinting services and cannot accept electronic fingerprint submissions; whether an applicant is printed via ink roll or LiveScan, physical fingerprint cards must be provided via mail.

A conditional permit may be issued while the department waits for the fingerprint clearances if requested by a school district. In order to issue the conditional, the fingerprint fee must be paid, and the cards must be at the Department of Education.

You can mail two copies of your fingerprint cards to:

Nebraska Department of Education
Educator Certification
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987

Updated October 18, 2024 2:44pm