Fingerprinting Services in Spartanburg, SC
Professional fingerprinting for employment background checks, professional licensing, immigration, and government clearances — fast, accurate, and accepted by state and federal agencies.
Accurate Fingerprinting for Every Purpose
MCW Laboratory provides certified fingerprinting services for individuals and organizations throughout Upstate South Carolina. Whether you need fingerprints for a background check, professional license, immigration petition, or government clearance, our trained technicians capture high-quality prints accepted by the FBI, SLED, and other agencies.
Fingerprinting Services We Offer
Live Scan Fingerprinting
Electronic fingerprint capture submitted directly to the FBI, SLED, or other agencies. Faster processing and more accurate than traditional ink — results typically returned within 24–72 hours.
Ink & Roll Fingerprinting
Traditional ink fingerprinting on FD-258 cards or agency-specific forms. Required by certain federal agencies, courts, and international organizations that do not accept electronic submissions.
Employment Background Checks
Fingerprint-based criminal background checks required by employers in healthcare, education, childcare, financial services, and other regulated industries.
Professional Licensing
Fingerprints for state professional licenses including nursing, teaching, real estate, insurance, security, and other regulated occupations requiring SLED or FBI clearance.
Immigration & Visa Applications
Fingerprinting for USCIS petitions, visa applications, naturalization, and other immigration proceedings requiring biometric identity verification.
Adoption & Foster Care
Fingerprint-based background checks required for prospective adoptive parents and foster care applicants by the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
Who Needs Fingerprinting?
Fingerprinting is required across a wide range of industries and situations. If your employer, licensing board, or government agency requires a background check, we can help.
Our Fingerprinting Process
Schedule Your Appointment
Call or contact us to book your fingerprinting appointment. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours when available.
Bring Required Documents
Present a valid government-issued photo ID. Bring any agency-specific forms or authorization letters required by your requesting organization.
Fingerprint Capture
Our certified technician captures your fingerprints electronically (live scan) or via ink roll, depending on your agency's requirements.
Submission & Processing
Live scan prints are submitted electronically to the requesting agency. Ink cards are provided directly to you or mailed per your instructions.
Results Returned
Electronic results are typically returned to the requesting agency within 24–72 hours. Processing times vary by agency and submission type.
Processing Times
Electronic results returned directly to the requesting agency.
Ink fingerprint cards completed and provided at time of appointment.
Walk-ins welcome during business hours, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Schedule Your Fingerprinting Appointment
Contact MCW Laboratory to schedule fingerprinting for employment, licensing, immigration, or any other purpose. Our certified technicians are ready to help.