Fingerprint enrollment help
Answers for personnel completing DCSA fingerprint enrollment under Trusted Workforce 2.0.
What you need to book
Scheduling portal
dcsa.applicantservices.comBring with you
Bring two non-expired IDs. At least one must be a government-issued photo ID. Plus your appointment confirmation, printed or on your phone. See Acceptable ID Documents.
Scheduling opensAug 12, 2026
First super sites openAug 17, 2026
Complete byOct 30, 2026
Program ends Dec 30, 2026. Appointments are first come, first served — schedule as early as possible.
Super sites will open in August and September in DC, Maryland, Virginia, Huntsville (AL), and Mesa (AZ). Expect additional demand to appear by September 1 for these locations.
The requirement
Why do I need to be fingerprinted?
Under Trusted Workforce 2.0, DCSA must have a current, classifiable fingerprint on file for cleared and national security sensitive personnel in order to enroll them in the FBI’s Rap Back service, which supports continuous vetting of clearance holders.
I have been fingerprinted before. Why again?
Fingerprints taken in the past may not be usable for this enrollment. A new capture is required even if you have been fingerprinted for a clearance, an investigation, or employment previously.
How do I know this applies to me?
It applies if DCSA, your employer, or your FSO notified you to provide fingerprints for continuous vetting enrollment. If you are unsure, ask your FSO before scheduling. If you need fingerprints for another reason — a state license, a private employer, a non-DCSA program — this is not the right process.
By when do I need to complete this?
The enrollment period runs through December 30, 2026. DCSA asks that you complete your appointment by October 30, 2026 and strongly encourages you not to wait. Appointments are first come, first served, and availability will taper in November and December.
Scheduling your appointment
When can I schedule, and where?
Online scheduling opens Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and the first appointments are available Monday, August 17, 2026. Book at dcsa.applicantservices.com. If your company has arranged an on-site enrollment event, your FSO will give you a separate scheduling link.
What do I bring to my appointment?
Bring two non-expired IDs. At least one must be a government-issued photo ID. Plus your appointment confirmation, either printed or on your phone. For the complete list of accepted documents see Acceptable ID Documents.
How long does the appointment take?
Most appointments take about 15 minutes. Please arrive on time — late arrivals may need to rebook.
Is there any cost to me?
No. DCSA covers the cost of your enrollment under this program up to the December 30, 2026 program end date.
I need to change or cancel my appointment.
Use Reschedule in the Appointments panel of your Dashboard. Your enrollment information is kept — you simply pick a new location, date and time.
Why do I not see an option to cancel my appointment?
Each enrollment is designed to have an active appointment so that your enrollment can continue moving through the process. Canceling an appointment without scheduling another one would leave the enrollment incomplete and without a clear next step.
If you are unable to attend your current appointment, use the Reschedule option instead. Rescheduling allows you to select a different location, date, or time while keeping your enrollment active and moving forward.
In short: if your plans change, you do not need to cancel your appointment. Simply reschedule it for a location, date, and time that works better for you.
How do I edit my entered personal details after scheduling?
Navigate to your Dashboard on the website and click on your appointment in the enrollments section in order to open it. From here click the Edit All button to make edits to this information (e.g. date of birth, hair color, name, etc).
If you cannot find an appointment
There are no appointments available near me.
Appointments are released on a rolling basis and filled first come, first served. If nothing is available near you today, check the portal again over the following days — new appointments are added as additional capacity opens.
Availability is tightest in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia corridor and in the Huntsville, Alabama area. If you are in one of those areas, book as early as you can and keep checking.
There is no enrollment location within a reasonable distance of me.
Tell your FSO. Where a location has enough personnel and no nearby site, an on-site enrollment event may be arranged. Your FSO submits that request — individual applicants do not. You can also browse all sites on the Ink Fingerprint Locations page.
Do not use any other fingerprinting service
Fingerprints taken anywhere else — another vendor, a police department, your own company's equipment, or any other product sold on the enrollment provider's website — will not satisfy this DCSA requirement and will not be paid for by DCSA. You must enroll through the DCSA program described on this page.
After your appointment
What happens to my fingerprints?
They are submitted for enrollment in the FBI’s Rap Back service in support of DCSA continuous vetting. They are not used for any other purpose.
Who to contact
Two places to ask, depending on the question.
Appointment & scheduling questions
Need Help?
Appointments and appointment changes must be completed through the Applicant Services website. Available dates and times are determined by each fingerprinting location, and our support team cannot schedule, reschedule, or change appointment availability.
If you are experiencing a technical issue, have a question about your enrollment, or need assistance completing the process, our support team is here to help.
Manage Your Appointment
Use the Applicant Services website to:
- Schedule an appointment
- Reschedule an existing appointment
- View available locations, dates, and times
Contact Support
For technical problems or questions about the enrollment process:
Eligibility & clearance questions
Contact Your Facility Security Officer
Whether this requirement applies to you, questions about your clearance, or requesting an on-site enrollment event? Ask your FSO and employer first. The Applicant Services Support Team cannot answer these questions.