I need to provide my fingerprints as part of an adoption application based overseas

a valid passport, or
a full photo driving licence
proof of address (eg recent (within three months) bank statement, council tax bill, utility bill – but not a mobile phone bill)

If your passport is being held by the Home Office, we can accept a photocopy of your passport ID page together with an officially stamped letter. You can also request for your passport to be released from the Home Office for 24 hours.

We usually provide the fingerprint forms you need, however certain countries may require their own specific forms. If you need clearance for:

Canada
Japan
South Africa
US

you may need to get these forms before your visit and give them to the Fingerprints Office.

Women wanting clearance for Iran must use photographs that show:

their head covered
their face uncovered
no smiling

Iranian authorities won’t accept anything else.

How much does it cost?

One set of fingerprints: £85.80
Each additional set: £42.90

Please note: some fingerprint fees are subject to VAT, except certain HMRC exemptions. The exempted countries are:

Canada
Fiji
Japan
Nigeria
St Vincent & the Grenadines
United Arab Emirates
Zimbabwe
Zambia

Please pay with cash or cheque at the time of the appointment. We don't accept debit or credit cards.

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