AZDPS Clearance Card

 Arizona DPS website: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint 

1. Visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Fingerprint Clearance Card page.
2. Select the link for the Public Services Portal.
3. Create an individual account or sign in to your existing account.
4. Select “Services” from the top menu.
5. Select the “Fingerprint Clearance Card” tile.
6. Select “Apply for a Card/Request a Replacement,” followed by “Apply for a New Clearance Card.” If you are renewing, select the appropriate renewal option.
7. Select the card type and reason or statute required for your situation. DPS cannot choose the correct card type or statute for you.
8. Complete all requested personal information, review and electronically sign the application.
9. Submit the application and complete payment through the portal.
10. After submitting your application, open the message in your PSP Message Center. This message will contain your DPS Reference Number and fingerprint-submission options.
11. Choose the paper fingerprint card option for this in-office event.
12. Save, print or clearly write down your Reference Number and bring it to your appointment.

What to Bring to appointment

• Your DPS Reference Number (usually starts with a "P")
• A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
• Payment for fingerprinting services

I will scan your fingerprints, complete the required fingerprint-verification affidavit and seal the fingerprint card and affidavit together in an envelope. 

The sealed envelope will be returned to you so that you can mail or deliver it to AZDPS for processing.

Important: Do not open the sealed envelope. DPS may reject fingerprint cards that are not accompanied by the correct affidavit and properly sealed.

Pay the DPS fingerprint background check fee using one of the following:

• You can complete and pay application online. Bring reference number to appointment or send
   
  • Money order 
  • Cashier’s check
  • Business Check
     

Payable to: Arizona Department of Public Safety 

Personal checks or cash are NOT accepted

The Fingerprinter has to fill out an affidavit and seal the following items in one envelope:

• AZDPS Affidavit 
• Original fingerprint cards (do not fold) 
• Completed application form (if using a paper application)
• Payment (money order or cashier’s check)
   

Mail the packet to:

Arizona Department of Public Safety  

Applicant Clearance Card Team  

P.O. Box 18390  

Phoenix, AZ 85005-8390

• Processing time can take up to 4–8 weeks, depending on DPS workload

https://psp.azdps.gov/ 

✅ Use black ink on all forms
✅ Make sure all information is clear and legible
✅ Do not bend or fold the fingerprint card
✅ Keep a copy of your money order/cashier’s check receipt for your records
✅ If the card is rejected due to poor quality prints, you will need to re-submit a new card