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London, United Kingdom

Fingerprinting Services in London for RCMP, FBI and More with Globeia

Appointment
15 to 30 minutes
Where
Paddington office or mobile
Accredited
RCMP-accredited Canadian office, FBI-compliant U.S. office

Globeia offers professional fingerprinting services from our London office in Paddington, with mobile appointments also available across London and fingerprinting support in Manchester, Birmingham, and other UK locations.

Whether you need fingerprints for the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, or elsewhere, our trained associates use the correct country-specific card for each authority. Add apostille, embassy attestation, and certified translation services to your application, all through one seamless process with no middlemen, starting from £85.

Book AppointmentHow it works

Face ID and government ID check at every appointment. A Letter of Identity Verification comes with every completed appointment. Washington, DC office working directly with U.S. federal processes.

A Globeia associate explaining the fingerprint card while taking a client's prints at an office desk
Fingerprinting for every purpose

Need More Than Fingerprinting? Complete Support, Without the Middlemen.

Unlike providers who rely on third-party vendors and intermediaries, Globeia handles every submission through its own offices: Globeia Inc. in Washington, DC for the FBI, and Globeia Incorporated in Toronto for the fingerprint submission to the RCMP. No outsourcing. No middleman. No waiting on someone else's timeline. Your fingerprints go directly from collection to our own team.

  1. Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsLondon
  2. Step 2Secure international transferLondon → Globeia Inc., Washington, DC
  3. Step 3Submission to the FBIGlobeia Inc., Washington, DC
  4. Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Inc., Washington, DC
  5. Step 5U.S. apostilleGlobeia Inc., Washington, DC
  6. Step 6DeliveryBack to you in London
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Option B · Full Package with Globeia

We do all six steps. You attend one appointment.

Step 1 in London. Steps 2 to 5 in our own office in the issuing country. Step 6 back in London. Same team, same file, no third parties.

  • ✓Card checked before it ships, so it is not rejected later
  • ✓Submitted by our own office, from inside the country
  • ✓Apostille ordered by us, in the right order
  • ✓Every step visible in your portal, one reference, one invoice
  • ✓10 years of doing exactly this. You get it right the first time.
Choose the Full Package
Option A · Fingerprints only

We do Step 1. Steps 2 to 6 are yours.

We take your prints on the right card, verify your identity and issue a Letter of Identity Verification. Then you manage the rest across two countries.

  • ✕You find a courier and ship the original card abroad
  • ✕You submit to the authority, on its form, in its sequence
  • ✕You arrange the apostille in the issuing country and ship again
  • ✕One miss at any authority sends the file back to Step 1

Fine if your employer or lawyer is handling the rest. Most people are not in that position.

The authorities set the clock. You control only when Step 1 happens.

Book the appointment now and the remaining steps start the same week.

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RCMP Accreditation & Processing Disclaimer

RCMP accreditation is held exclusively by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. Globeia in London is not RCMP-accredited, and Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, the FBI, FINRA, or any government authority. Fingerprints for the RCMP Criminal Record Check are collected in ink on the official C-216C form and mailed to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, which submits them to the RCMP. All Criminal Record Checks, FBI Identity History Summaries and regulatory results are issued directly by the respective authority, not Globeia.

Pricing

Fingerprinting Costs in London

Transparent pricing for every service

Each service in London has a set price that is listed before you book. You never have to ask what the final bill will be. Government fees are passed through at cost.

Step 1 only

Fingerprinting only

Starting from£85
  • ✓Prints on the card your authority requires
  • ✓Face ID check and Letter of Identity Verification
  • ✕Courier, submission, apostille and translation are yours to handle
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Full service

FBI Background Check, Apostille

Starting from£219

Includes FBI check £68

  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓FD-258 prints and FBI submission
  • ✓U.S. apostille
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Not sure which package you need?

Tell us your visa or purpose and we will point you to the right one in a few minutes. No charge, no obligation.

Schedule a call

Mobile visits cost extra, depending on your location. RCMP applications also carry a federal fee payable to the Receiver General of Canada, which we pass through at cost.

One clearance, two ways to get it

FBI Background Check from London: A Client's Journey

Meet William. He lives in London and needs an FBI Background Check for the overseas criminal record check his new school in Hackney requires. William is a composite of the clients we see every week. Here is how his clearance goes when he does the fingerprints and manages the rest himself, and how it goes when Globeia runs the whole file.

On his own

A high-street print in London, then months of post

  1. Week 1
    Printed on the high street.

    A shop near Camden Town inks an FD-258. William posts it to a U.S. vendor he found online.

  2. Week 5
    Prints come back unreadable.

    His card fails because the FBI cannot read three impressions. Nobody looked at them before the card crossed the Atlantic.

  3. Week 6
    A second set, a second courier.

    New prints in Holborn, a new tracking number, and the same wait from the start.

  4. Week 13
    The result lands too late.

    The school wanted it before the autumn term. His start date moves to January.

  5. Week 14
    Finally cleared to teach.

    Three providers, two couriers and one term of teaching lost.

With Globeia

Checked at his London kitchen table, filed by us

  1. Day 1
    Prints taken in Bethnal Green.

    Our associate checks his passport, inks the FD-258 and reviews every impression before leaving.

  2. Week 1
    His card reaches our DC office.

    Our staff there send it to the FBI, and William follows each stage in Globeia SmartPortal.

  3. Week 3
    Result in and reviewed.

    We check it for errors before it goes anywhere near his school.

  4. Week 4
    No translation, no apostille.

    His school accepts the English result as it is, so nothing waits on extra steps.

  5. Week 6
    Cleared well before term.

    One invoice. He starts in September with every check complete.

Do it the Globeia way
99%Of Globeia full-service clearances accepted first time over the last 5 years
1 in 4Of our clients started on their own, hit a problem, and switched to Globeia mid-way
6 to 8 weeksTypical time saved versus managing the steps yourself
1Invoice, reference number and point of contact, start to finish
Get started

Ready to Book Your Fingerprinting Service in London?

Answer a few questions through Globeia SmartPortal, choose your fingerprinting appointment and pay securely online. From there, our team coordinates the process while you track your application, updates and documents in real time from your SmartPortal account.

Book and start now

One booking. We handle the rest.

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where you want to be fingerprinted
  2. 2Pick your appointment time, at our office or at your address
  3. 3Pay securely and receive your confirmation and tracking
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✓Face ID verified✓Letter of Identity Verification✓Full total shown before payment
Your Globeia SmartPortal

One secure place to follow your file from fingerprinting to delivery.

SOC 1SOC 2GDPR compliant

Your identity data and documents are handled on a platform audited to SOC 1 and SOC 2 standards.

  • ✓Live status of every one of the six steps, with courier tracking and authority updates
  • ✓Your entire journey in one place: appointment, cards, submissions, results, apostille and translation
  • ✓Add services anytime: order another clearance, apostille, certified copy or other eligible services without starting over.
  • ✓Your documents, always accessible: securely stored in your account and available to download when you need them.
Not sure yet?

Book a Free 15-Minute Fingerprinting Consultation in London

Tell us which clearances you need and what you want to discuss, and pick a time. We will confirm the right package before you book.

Free 15-minute call

A quick call, then everything in writing

Pick a date and a time in the calendar. There is nothing else to fill in here: you tell us what you need when you book.

  1. Before the callGive us a short brief of what you are looking for, so we come prepared.
  2. On the callWe walk you through the process and answer your questions.
  3. After the callWe send everything in writing. Sign up whenever you are ready.

Video or phone. No obligation.

Pick a time for your call
Verified identity

Fingerprinting in London with a Letter of Identity Verification

Every completed appointment comes with a Letter of Identity Verification. Your identity is verified before your fingerprints are collected. After your appointment, Globeia issues a Letter of Identity Verification confirming that your identity was checked and your fingerprints were professionally collected by a Globeia associate.

  • Face ID Verified

    Confirms that your identity was verified before your fingerprints were collected by a trained Globeia Fingerprinting Officer.

  • Fingerprints Professionally Collected

    Confirms that your fingerprints were captured following Globeia's fingerprinting and identity verification procedures.

  • Unique Encrypted QR Code

    Every letter carries a unique encrypted QR code for secure verification of the document.

  • Built for Verification

    The letter provides an additional layer of transparency for organisations reviewing your fingerprinting documentation, including employers, licensing authorities and other authorised recipients.

✓Identity Verified✓Encrypted QR Code✓Every Appointment
Book fingerprints with verification included →Check a letter's status ↗

The Letter of Identity Verification is issued by Globeia and is not issued by, endorsed by, or affiliated with any government authority.

Sample copy for illustration. Real letters carry a unique reference and an encrypted QR code.
Beyond the FBI and RCMP

Fingerprinting Services in London for Police Clearances Worldwide

Your London appointment, at a flat in Clapham or a desk in the City, can also cover police clearances for Australia, India and the United Arab Emirates, plus FINRA registration and professional licensing. We take your prints on the card or in the format each receiving authority sets.

  • Police clearance
    USA · FBIIdentity History Summary, full service. Form FD-258 or FD-1164
  • Police clearance
    Canada · RCMPCriminal Record Check, full service. Form C-216C
  • Police clearance
    South AfricaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    SingaporeCertificate of Clearance
  • Police clearance
    Hong KongCertificate of No Criminal Conviction
  • Police clearance
    AustraliaNational Police Check
  • Police clearance
    IndiaPolice Clearance Certificate
  • Licensing
    FINRASecurities registration fingerprint cards
  • Police clearance
    New ZealandCriminal record check
  • Police clearance
    United Arab EmiratesGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    QatarPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    KuwaitPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    Saudi ArabiaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    OmanPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    BahrainGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    JapanCertificate of criminal record
  • Licensing
    NFA and CFTCFutures and derivatives registration
  • Licensing
    Professional licensingNursing, teaching, finance and more

Don't see your country? We take prints for most national police clearances. Tell us your country and we will confirm the route and price. Globeia supplies the FD-258, FD-1164 and C-216C forms; for other countries, bring the fingerprint form your authority issued.

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Client feedback

What Our Clients Say About Their Experience with Globeia

A selection of reviews of Globeia from our Google Business Profile, shown as they were written.

  • ★★★★★
    “I had such an amazing experience with Globeia! I am a Canadian Citizen who needed to obtain my police check as a requirement for my Australian Visa. Globeia's website is clear and straightforward which really made things so easy for me. To add on, their support team is amazing! They happily assisted me through all my confusions!”
    Shanna LenGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “I had a great experience with Globeia! I’m currently living in Australia and needed help obtaining my Canadian police check. Even from overseas, their team made the process smooth and stress-free. They were responsive, professional, and kept me updated every step of the way. I received my document quickly and without any issues. I highly recommend Globeia to anyone who needs assistance with background checks, especially if you’re applying from abroad. Thank you, Globeia!”
    Ana Paula OliveiraGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “They did a fantastic job on various apostilles from out of country, as well as foreign fingerprint conversion. Very professional and responsive, both through their portal and via email. They proved to be trustworthy and reliable throughout the process. Definitely would use them again for future document services needs.”
    John SlobodaGoogle review
Also from Globeia

Apostille and Legalization for Your Foreign Documents

Send us your certificates, diplomas, or legal contracts. We coordinate the official apostille or embassy legalization, where needed, for international use and bring them back to your doorstep.

  • U.S. documents

    Our office is in Washington, DC, the capital, so federal apostilles and embassy legalizations are handled in person. State-issued documents are routed to the right Secretary of State.

  • Canadian documents

    Globeia Incorporated obtains apostilles from Global Affairs Canada or the competent provincial authority, and authentication and legalization where an apostille does not apply.

  • Documents from Other Countries

    We arrange apostilles through the relevant government competent authorities in the country where your document was issued. Tell us the country and document type, and we'll confirm the process, expected turnaround time and price.

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For professionals

Partner with Globeia in London

We work with immigration solicitors, relocation firms, HR teams at employers in the City and Canary Wharf, and recruitment agencies placing teachers and NHS staff. Your clients get the whole clearance process from one visit, and you deal with one named contact, not a chain of suppliers.

  • On-site bulk fingerprinting for teams and onboarding
  • Apostille and legalization through the relevant authority
  • Certified translation by a recognised certified translator
  • One tracked file per client, from appointment to delivery
Talk to us about a partnership
Visit us

Need Fingerprinting in London? Visit Us or We'll Come to You

Visit our office at 2 Eastbourne Terrace, beside Paddington station, or have us come to you. Crossing London by Tube for a short appointment can cost you half a day, so our associate can also visit your flat in Battersea, your office in Shoreditch or a hotel lobby near King's Cross. The booking form asks for the address and a time slot.

  • Walk-in office

    2 Eastbourne Terrace · Paddington, W2 6LG

    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 12:00 to 19:00. Walk-ins welcome; booking ahead is recommended. Beside Paddington station: Elizabeth, Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines.

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  • Mobile visit

    We come to your home or office

    Anywhere in London and the metro area. Same appointment, same Letter of Identity Verification. An extra fee applies, depending on your location.

    Book a mobile visit
  • What to bring

    Two forms of ID

    At least one government-issued ID, with photo and signature. A passport is the safest choice. For countries other than the USA and Canada, bring your own fingerprint form. Allow 15 to 30 minutes.

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Coverage

Areas We Cover for Fingerprinting in London

Associates cover every borough of London, from Westminster and Camden to Greenwich, Wimbledon and Stratford. Watford, St Albans and Guildford are covered by arrangement. If your town is not listed, ask. We probably cover it.

  • Westminster
  • Kensington
  • Chelsea
  • Camden
  • Islington
  • Shoreditch
  • Canary Wharf
  • Hackney
  • Clapham
  • Notting Hill
  • Greenwich
  • Hampstead
  • Wimbledon
  • Richmond
  • Hammersmith
  • Battersea
  • Stratford
  • Brixton
  • Watford (by arrangement)
  • St Albans (by arrangement)
  • Guildford (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in London

These are the questions we hear most often from clients in London. If yours is not here, schedule a quick call and we will answer it.

Who we serve

Who Uses Our Fingerprinting Services in London?

Most Londoners who call us need a police clearance for a school or NHS job, a visa for the next country, or a licence back in North America. Whichever group you are in, you get the same home visit and one tracked file.

  • Americans and Canadians in the United Kingdom

    Your FBI Background Check or RCMP Criminal Record Check, fingerprinted at home, with no flight back.

  • Teachers and school staff

    Overseas criminal record checks for schools in Hackney, Lewisham and beyond.

  • NHS and care workers

    Pre-employment checks for nurses, doctors and carers who lived in the U.S. or Canada.

  • City and Canary Wharf finance

    FINRA fingerprints for registrations with U.S. firms, taken at your desk.

  • Leaving for another country

    Clearances for Australia, New Zealand and the Gulf, collected in one visit.

  • Students and young graduates

    Placements and fellowships in North America, from Bloomsbury or South Kensington.

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Ready when you are

Book Your Fingerprinting Appointment in London – We'll Handle the Rest

Meet us at 2 Eastbourne Terrace or choose a time at your home anywhere in London. We handle your fingerprinting, background checks, and apostille so your NHS, school, or visa file is ready without delay.

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