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Document title, employer name, and purpose statement that identifies the screening program and the legal basis for collecting fingerprints.
Clear instructions reduce onboarding delays, minimize re-submissions, and help meet compliance obligations for background checks and regulated hires. Well-structured guidance protects personal data, preserves audit trails, and lowers the risk of administrative penalties or operational disruption.
HR teams, hiring managers, and background-screening vendors use the instructions to coordinate fingerprint collection and submission.
Provide copies to all participants and keep a master version in HR files to ensure consistent handling across hires.
Document title, employer name, and purpose statement that identifies the screening program and the legal basis for collecting fingerprints.
List required ID documents (driver's license, passport) and acceptable alternatives, and state that names must match government-issued ID exactly.
Specify live-scan vendor or ink-card procedure, including how to prepare, acceptable clothing, and whether minors or assisted prints require special handling.
Clear, plain-language consent authorizing fingerprint capture and submission; note whether consent covers state and FBI checks and any data-sharing limits.
Exact routing instructions: which vendor or agency to send prints to, required forms or payment, and whether the employer or subject submits the sample.
Name, phone, and email for HR and the fingerprint vendor plus expected processing timelines and escalation steps if problems arise.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | SMS code or email link for signer identity |
| Notifications | Auto-notify HR and subject on completion |
| Retention | Set secure retention per policy |
| Routing | Auto-forward prints to vendor or agency |
Ensure platforms support secure upload, PDF/CSV export, and tamper-evident audit logs to meet compliance and operational needs.
Choose vendors that provide audit trails, role-based access, and optional multi-factor authentication; verify BAA availability for health-related processing.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |