In-Office Fingerprinting Services in Sydney: Where to Go and What to Bring

Where can you get fingerprints taken in Sydney? The answer depends on what the fingerprints are for. International applications require a different process from local requirements handled through NSW Police.

For international applications, private providers such as Globeia Sydney offer in-office fingerprinting for overseas background checks, professional registration, immigration, and other applications. Our Sydney office also supports fingerprinting for specific international requirements, including FBI background checks, RCMP criminal record checks, and FINRA fingerprinting.

This blog explains where to get fingerprints taken in Sydney, what to bring, and what to expect from in-office fingerprinting services in Sydney.

For a broader overview of fingerprinting options and requirements in Sydney, see our guide to Fingerprinting in Sydney.

The main distinction is whether your fingerprints are being collected for an overseas authority or a NSW requirement.

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Which Fingerprint Card Do You Need in Sydney?

The fingerprint card is determined by the authority receiving your fingerprints. Different agencies use different forms and collection requirements.

Check your application instructions before booking an appointment. Using the wrong form can mean having your fingerprints collected again.

What to Bring for Fingerprinting in Sydney

Before your appointment, check that you have:

• Government-issued photo ID
• Required fingerprint card or form
• Application or agency instructions
• Any additional documents specified by the requesting authority
• Appointment confirmation

Do not fill in sections of the fingerprint card that are meant for the fingerprint collector. If you are unsure which fields to complete, leave them for the appointment.

Globeia provides in-office fingerprinting at 333 George Street in Sydney CBD. The office is designed for international fingerprinting requirements, including FBI, RCMP, FINRA, and other overseas applications.

The central Sydney location makes it practical for applicants travelling into the CBD for an appointment. Fingerprinting is completed in a dedicated office with identity verification and on-site quality checks.

Applicants can bring the fingerprint card required for their application, or confirm the required form with Globeia before their appointment. Depending on the service selected, completed fingerprint documents can be returned to the client or coordinated for onward submission.

The office also provides a controlled setting for handling sensitive identity and biometric information. Trained fingerprinting associates guide clients through the collection process and check the impressions before they leave.

Not every fingerprinting provider handles international applications. Globeia's Sydney office is set up for applicants who need fingerprints for overseas background checks or other international requirements.

Fingerprint Quality

Fingerprints are captured by trained Globeia associates using the required collection method. The impressions are checked before you leave to identify obvious quality issues.

This is particularly important for FBI, RCMP, FINRA, and other applications where the receiving authority has specific fingerprint requirements.

A Streamlined Process

Globeia uses SmartForm and SmartPortal to organize appointment and application information. This helps reduce errors in personal details and keeps the fingerprinting process organized.

Identity and Data Security

Identity verification is completed as part of the appointment. Globeia also uses security measures for handling personal and biometric information throughout the process.

International Submission Support

• Globeia Incorporated in Toronto is accredited by the RCMP.
• FBI Identity History Summary applications can be coordinated through Globeia Inc. in the USA.

This allows eligible clients to arrange fingerprint collection and the next stage of the process through the same provider.

Support Beyond Fingerprint Collection

Globeia can provide more than the fingerprint capture itself. Depending on the application, services can include document preparation, submission coordination, and tracking.

Getting your fingerprints taken at Globeia Sydney is designed to be smooth, professional, and reassuring, so you can complete your appointment with confidence.

Here’s how it works step by step:

Step 1: Book Your Appointment

Scheduling is easy. Use the Globeia SmartPortal to choose a date and time that suits you. The portal also provides instructions on the identification and documents you need to bring.

Step 2: Arrive at Globeia Sydney Office

Our office is located at Level 5, Office 50-112, 333 George Street, Sydney. The central CBD location is accessible by public transport from across Sydney.

Step 3: ID Verification by Trained Officers

Your identity is verified by a Globeia-trained associate. Your government-issued ID is checked to ensure your fingerprints are linked to the correct individual.

Step 4: Fingerprint Collection on Official Forms

Fingerprints are collected on the form required for your application. This may include an RCMP C-216C or an FBI fingerprint card such as FD-258/FD-1164, depending on your requirements.

Step 5: On-Site Quality Check

Each set of fingerprints is reviewed on-site immediately after collection. If an impression is unclear, it can be retaken during the appointment rather than after the card has been submitted.

Step 6: Fingerprint Delivery or Submission

If you book fingerprinting-only services, your completed fingerprint forms are returned to you for submission according to the relevant authority's requirements.

Step 7: Letter of Identity Verification

Every fingerprinting appointment at Globeia Sydney comes with an exclusive Letter of Identity Verification.

The Letter of Identity Verification is Globeia Sydney's verification document for fingerprinting appointments. It is handed to you when you book fingerprinting-only services, or otherwise added to your fingerprints when we handle submissions.

The letter confirms that your identity was verified face-to-face and that your fingerprints were collected during the appointment according to the applicable fingerprinting procedures.

Each letter contains a unique, encrypted QR code. This provides a secure way for government agencies, employers, licensing authorities, and other organizations to verify the document and associated fingerprint collection.

The Letter of Identity Verification adds an additional layer of authentication to the fingerprinting process. It documents who was verified, where the collection took place, and that the fingerprints were collected through Globeia's in-office process.

A fingerprint may seem like a small part of an international application, but it can become an important link in the process. A poor impression, incorrect form, or missing verification can send an otherwise complete application back to the beginning.

That is why the fingerprinting process matters as much as the fingerprint itself. At Globeia, applicants can complete their fingerprint collection in a controlled office environment, with identity verification, quality checks, and support for the next stage of the process.

Need fingerprinting at your home, office, or another location? Globeia also offers mobile fingerprinting in Sydney, with the same fingerprinting standards and quality checks.

To learn more about mobile services, read: Mobile Fingerprinting in Sydney.