FBI Fingerprinting & Background Checks in Carlsbad, NM

No appointment required. Walk-ins are welcome Tuesday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC, 1095 North Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. You can also book online at abqfingerprinting.com or call (575) 302-3255.

Inside Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC at 1095 North Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Open Tuesday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Call (575) 302-3255 for the store or (877) 340-8822 for ABQ Fingerprinting.

The FD-258 is the standard FBI fingerprint card required for federal employment, immigration, out-of-state licenses, and adoptions. ABQ Fingerprinting captures prints digitally using LiveScan equipment and prints certified FD-258 cards on site at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC in Carlsbad — not ink roll. Most appointments take 15 minutes or less. Walk-ins welcome. We also stock FD-1164 Identity History Summary Request Cards and SF-87 applicant fingerprint cards for federal suitability investigations and security clearance applications.

Both services are available at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC. ABQ Fingerprinting handles federal and out-of-state fingerprinting — FD-258 cards, FBI background checks (DO 556-73), ATF-EFT for NFA items, and FDLE Florida LiveScan. The IdentoGO kiosk at the same location handles New Mexico state licensing only — CCW permits, ECECD, NMDPS, and similar state requirements. If you are unsure which service you need, call (877) 340-8822.

Yes. ATF-EFT electronic fingerprint files for NFA Form 4 and Form 1 — suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) — are available at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC in Carlsbad. Your completed EFT file is delivered by email and loaded onto a flash drive the same day. The file never expires and can be reused for future NFA submissions with any FFL dealer. Walk-ins welcome.

Yes. ABQ Fingerprinting is an FDLE Authorized Vendor and AHCA Level 2 provider, submitting Florida LiveScan fingerprints from our Carlsbad location. Common for Florida nurses, healthcare workers requiring AHCA Level 2 background checks, teachers, real estate agents, and social workers. Have your ORI number ready when booking. Call (877) 340-8822 if you need help locating it.

The FBI Identity History Summary (DO 556-73) is a personal background check issued directly by the FBI. Results are delivered to you, not to an employer or agency. Common uses include immigration applications, green card petitions, visa requirements, international adoption, apostille certification, and personal records review. ABQ Fingerprinting captures your fingerprints at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC and submits them electronically through our FBI authorized channeler. Results typically arrive within 24 to 48 hours. Book online at abqfingerprinting.com.

Yes. Certified apostille preparation for FBI and state background checks for international employment, visa applications, and immigration documents. ABQ Fingerprinting handles the full process — fingerprinting through apostille preparation. Coordinated through our Albuquerque main office. Call (877) 340-8822 or visit abqfingerprinting.com/fbi-apostille.

Yes. Mobile fingerprinting is available for groups of 15 or more across Carlsbad, Artesia, Hobbs, and the broader Eddy County area. Common for employers, healthcare organizations, and government agencies. ABQ Fingerprinting brings certified LiveScan equipment on site — IdentoGO does not offer mobile service. Call (877) 340-8822 to schedule.

Yes. If you were denied or delayed during a firearms purchase NICS check, you have the right to appeal to the FBI. A fingerprint-based NICS appeal requires certified FD-258 fingerprint cards submitted directly to the FBI NICS Section. ABQ Fingerprinting at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC produces those cards on site. Walk-ins welcome — call (877) 340-8822.

The FBI Voluntary Appeal File (VAF) is for individuals who have been wrongly delayed or denied during a NICS firearms check due to a similar name or record. Submitting a VAF assigns a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN) that speeds future NICS checks. The application requires certified FD-258 fingerprint cards, available at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC in Carlsbad. Call (877) 340-8822 for details.

Yes. In addition to FD-258 cards, ABQ Fingerprinting at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC stocks FD-1164 Identity History Summary Request Cards and SF-87 applicant fingerprint cards on site in Carlsbad. The FD-1164 is used to request your own FBI Identity History Summary. The SF-87 is the standard applicant fingerprint card for federal employment suitability investigations and security clearance applications. Walk-ins welcome — call (877) 340-8822..

Federal fingerprinting covers FBI background checks (DO 556-73), ATF-EFT for NFA items, and federal employment suitability cards like the SF-87. Out-of-state fingerprinting covers requirements from other states, including Florida FDLE LiveScan for professional licenses and FD-258 cards required by licensing boards outside New Mexico. ABQ Fingerprinting at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn, LLC handles both. Common out-of-state clients include locum tenens healthcare professionals, traveling nurses, teachers, and real estate agents needing fingerprints for a license in another state. Walk-ins welcome Tuesday through Saturday. Call (575) 302-3255.

Yes. ABQ Fingerprinting offers digital fingerprint archiving at the Carlsbad location. Get fingerprinted once and never come back. Your prints are archived digitally so future cards can be printed and mailed on demand without a new appointment. Available in 1, 2, and 5 year plans. Ideal for locum tenens professionals, federal contractors, and anyone who regularly needs fingerprint cards for multiple agencies or states. Call (877) 340-8822 for details.