Book a fingerprint appointment
You can book and pay for a fingerprint appointment online.
Appointment times
We can only offer limited appointment times, Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 12:00pm (subject to availability). Unfortunately we cannot accommodate short notice requests.
Fees
- First set of fingerprints costs £97.32
- Subsequent sets cost £48.60
- There will be no reduction in cost for a single digit
- Payment by debit or credit card will be required at the time of booking
Make sure you book all the sets of fingerprints you require.
Cancellation of appointment
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please inform us as soon as possible using the contact details provided when your appointment was confirmed.
We are happy to rearrange appointments if necessary, subject to availability.
If the appointment is no longer required or you are unable to attend, a refund can be requested but there will be a minimum administrative fee of £5.
After 14 days of the missed appointment, you will not be able to request a refund.
Documents required
You need to bring photo identification with you to use the service (photocopies will not be accepted). You can bring either:
- current passport, or
- photo card driving licence
Request and pay for an appointment
Appointments with Fingerprinting Services take place at Police and Fire Headquarters in Portishead.
COVID-19
While attending your appointment, you will be required to wear a face mask throughout our buildings and during the fingerprinting process.
Other police forces which offer this service and may be more convenient to you, include:
Getting here
Avon and Somerset Police and Fire Headquarters
Valley Road
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8QJ
For satellite navigation devices use: BS20 8JJ
Security information
Bags other than handbags are not permitted to be carried on site.