Electronic Fingerprinting
Beginning April 1, 2009, applicants will have access to electronic fingerprinting through L-1 Enrollment Services. The following licenses will utilize the new fingerprinting method:
- Security Guards
- Armored Car Carriers
- Armored Car Guards
- Private Investigators
- Watch Guard or Patrol Agencies
- Bail Enforcement Agents
- Coin Processors
- Security or Fire Alarm Installers (Available August 31, 2009)
- Document Destruction Contractors (Available August 31, 2009)
Applicant Instructions
Electronic Submission
Schedule an Appointment with L-1 Enrollment Services:
Applicants should schedule an appointment with L-1 Enrollment Services to get their fingerprints captured electronically. To schedule an appointment at a location near you, visit their website at http://www.L1enrollment.com or call 1-877-472-6915. For scheduling purposes, YOU MUST utilize the appropriate listed Department of State required ORI number:
| License Type | ORI Number |
| Armored Car Carrier, Armored Car Guard, PI/WGP/Support Staff, Bail Enforcement Agent, Coin Processor | NY922020Z |
| Security Guard - Armed or Unarmed | SecGuard |
Document Destruction Contractor |
NY001DD5Y |
| Security and Fire Alarm Installer | NY001AL5Y |
It is VERY IMPORTANT that the correct ORI and License Type is selected when making the appointment for electronic fingerprinting.
FAILURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT LICENSE TYPE WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL FEES
What to Bring to Appointment:
Complete the below appropriate request form and BRING it with you to the fingerprinting site along with the appropriate identification:
Application Submission:
Upon completion of the fingerprint process, L-1 Enrollment Services will provide you with two receipts as proof of fingerprint completion. Submit one receipt along with the completed application and the application fee to the Department of State address listed on the application. A copy of the receipt should be retained by your employer.
Fingerprint Fees
Vendor Fee is subject to change in January and July of each year. All fees for fingerprinting (including rolled fingerprint card fees) are payable to L-1 Enrollment Services. Fees are as follows:
Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fee: $75.00
FBI fee (Only Security Guard License applicants must pay the FBI fee) $19.25
Fingerprint Vendor fee: $11.75
One payment for all relevant prints must be made in the form of: check, money order or credit card payable to L-1 Enrollment Services.
Include the appropriate NYS Fingerprint Services - Information Form.
Rolled Fingerprint Card Submission
If an electronic fingerprint location does not exist near your residence or place of business and it is not possible to travel to an available site, you may submit a rolled FBI (blue) fingerprint card with your application. You will need to submit two separate payments with the application and fingerprint card:
• One payment should include the applicable application fee and should be made payable to the Department of State
• The second payment should include the relevant fingerprint fees and should be made payable to L-1 Enrollment Services. You must include the appropriate listed form:
(DOS-1871)
(DOS-1873)
(DOS-1873)
(DOS-1873)
(DOS-1873)
(DOS-1873)
(DOS-1867)
(DOS-1868)
Employer Information
Application Fee Processing: Existing debit accounts with the Department of State will remain open to facilitate processing of applications only. Employers may contact our office to request updated packets or download updated applications provided on this website.
Fingerprint Fee Processing: Employers who wish to establish an ongoing method of fingerprint payment for their employees can establish a debit account directly with L-1 Enrollment Services.
For those facilities that desire a centralized means of managing the fees accompanied with the fingerprinting requirements, L-1 Enrollment Services offers the option of establishing a draw down account. L-1 Enrollment Services is not able to extend credit terms for fingerprinting services.
To establish a draw down account, each firm must submit a deposit check payable to “L-1 Enrollment Services” to the address below.
This check should include the following information:
- Name of Facility
- Contact Person
- Phone Number (including area code)
The deposit check should be the amount necessary to cover one month’s fingerprinting services. When an employee is scheduled for an appointment, the proper fees are reserved to cover the cost of that applicant’s fingerprints. After the applicant has completed their fingerprinting appointment, the reserved fees are deducted from your account. A detailed list of those applicants fingerprinted on your account will be mailed at the beginning of each month.
It will be the responsibility of each facility to ensure that there is always a positive balance in your draw down account. Any additional checks deposited into the account must include the account number on the check. If all the available funds in your draw account are used up, then you will not be able to schedule appointments until the account has a positive balance.
Call 866-226-2952 if your facility has any additional questions.
Submit draw down account payments and the completed application (pdf) to:
L-1 Enrollment Services
1650 Wabash Ave., Suite D
Springfield, IL 62704