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Q & A

Q: Do you send fingerprints electronically within GA?
A: For electronic fingerprint submissions for employment or licensure within the state of Georgia, please contact IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/. IdentoGO is the state’s authorized vendor for transmitting fingerprints electronically. Appointments can be scheduled directly through their website. Nextgen is not affiliated with IdentoGO.
Q: Do you do fingerprinting for Hazmat?
A: No, please contact Identogo for an appointment (https://www.identogo.com/). 
Q: Is Ink fingerprinting and Livescan the same?

A: Using LiveScan technology, we capture your fingerprints electronically and print them onto FD-258 fingerprint cards using a specialized printer. This method produces the same results as traditional ink fingerprinting. Agencies requesting ink fingerprints will accept LiveScan-printed fingerprint cards. Unlike traditional ink rolling, LiveScan is faster, cleaner, and eliminates the mess associated with ink..

Q: How much does it cost to get fingerprinted in Kennesaw, Georgia?

A: Here at Nextgen Permitting and Fingerprinting, it costs $65 for two fingerprint cards using the ink pad. Additional cards are $10 each.

A: Here at Nextgen Permitting and Fingerprinting, it costs $50 for two fingerprint cards using the livescan scanner to capture prints and print using ink from a printer on fingerprint cards (FD-258). Additional cards are $10 each

Q: I need fingerprinting for a nursing license.

A: For nursing licensure outside of Georgia, Nextgen can provide fingerprint cards for you to mail to the requesting agency. Please follow the specific fingerprinting instructions provided by that agency. Florida is the only state to which Nextgen can electronically transmit fingerprints.

Q: How long does it take to get fingerprinted?

A: It normally takes about 10-30 minutes from start to finish to get electronically fingerprinted or traditionally fingerprinted.

Q: Do you accept walk-ins?

A: We do not accept walk-ins; however, please call or text if you would like a same-day appointment.

Q: What payment types do you accept?

A: We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and zelle payments.

Q: Do you provide Federal Background Check for US Citizens?

A: This is often called a Rap Sheet, FBI Identification Record, or an Identity History Summary. It will contain a record of your criminal history or proof that a record does not exist. The information on your rap sheet will be comprised of various local, state, and federal agency data. Nextgen will take capture prints electronically and submit via an approved channeler; results will be emailed within 48 hrs to your email address provided.  Paper format in a sealed envelope can also be requested.

Q: Do you provide Federal Background Check for NON-US Citizens?

A: This is often called a Rap Sheet, FBI Identification Record, or an Identity History Summary. It will contain a record of your criminal history or proof that a record does not exist. The information on your rap sheet will be comprised of various local, state, and federal agency data. Nextgen Permitting and Fingerprinting will capture prints and mail prints to the FBI (Must be mailed for non-citizens). Results will be mailed back to the client within 2 weeks.

Q: Do you provide digital format of fingerprints and digital photo for ATF submissions?

A: Nextgen Permitting and Fingerprinting has the technology to provide ATF-compliant EFT files for eForm 1 and eForm 4. 

Q: Do you provide FDLE services?

A: Yes we do, We transmit to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Please note when submitting fingerprints, an ORI# will be required. This number is tied to the agency providing the license. The Florida police will know where to send the results by the ORI #.

Q: Can you provide FDLE services to persons out of state or not able to physically be at your location?

YES, by mailing in the authorization form, good-quality fingerprint cards, 2 forms of ID, ORI #, and in some cases, a digital passport photo. Please see instructions on our webpage.

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