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Fingerprint Information

Fingerprint-based background checks help to safeguard children and maintain public confidence in the integrity of public and private K-12 education. OSPI works closely with schools, districts and educational service districts to make sure all K-12 students are safe from harm during the school day. Their collective diligence demands that the background of all new school employees be looked into before joining the K-12 education community.

Washington State law supports OSPI’s mission:
RCW 28A.400.303, Record checks for public school employees
RCW 28A.410.010, Record checks for certification applicants
RCW 28A.195.080, Record checks for private school applicants

For more information contact: (360) 725-6135 oppfp@k12.wa.us
www.k12.wa.us/ProfPractices/fingerprint/ESDoffices.aspx

Puget Sound ESD Fingerprint Office

If you are planning to apply for a Washington State teaching certificate or employment at any K-12 public school, visit your Educational Service District (ESD) office first. Digital (live scan) fingerprint machines are available in all nine ESD offices.

Live scan technology takes high-quality prints by scanning the fingers of both hands and creating a digital image. The electronic scanner is easy to use and eliminates the need to ink your fingerprints onto a special card. The addition of digital technology to the fingerprint process means no mail, no extra trips, and no waits.

Puget Sound ESD offers the fingerprint service by appointment only. The fee for this service is as follows:

$80 for school district employees and ESD employees
$90 for certification, college and university applicants, or private school employees

If submitting payment to an ESD, fees are payable by cashier’s check, money order, or personal/business check ONLY. If you are submitting your fee to OSPI, personal/business checks will also be accepted.

Fingerprint information and appointment line: 425-917-7614, 253-778-7614
Puget Sound ESD 121
Clicking on this link for location and driving instructions. http://www.psesd.org
800 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton,WA 98055
(425) 917-7600, (800) 664-4549

Other ESD locations:

ESD 113
601 McPhee Rd. S.W., Olympia 98502-5080
(360) 464-6709
http://www.esd113.k12.wa.us

Olympic ESD 114
105 National Ave. N., Bremerton 98312
(360) 479-0993
http://www.oesd.wednet.edu

Important reminder: The Washington State Patrol no longer collects fees for education-related job and certification fingerprint record checks.