FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) fingerprinting is a mandatory identity verification process for corporates registering with FINRA member firms in the United States. The andidate’s fingerprints are used to conduct an FBI criminal background check as part of the regulatory requirements for projects related the U.S. financial services industry. 

Who Needs FINRA Fingerprinting?

FINRA fingerprinting is required for professionals working with or joining FINRA-regulated organizations, including:

• Broker-Dealers
• Investment Banks
• Financial Advisors
• Securities Traders
• Compliance Professionals
• Transfer Agents
• Clearing & Operations Staff
• Employees handling customer funds or securities

If your employer requests a FINRA fingerprint card, you must submit fingerprints on an official FINRA-compliant fingerprint card. 

How Key Forensics Can Help

At Key Forensics, we make the FINRA fingerprinting process simple and hassle-free.

Our services include:

• Professional fingerprinting on FINRA-compliant fingerprint cards
• High-quality ink fingerprint capture to meet international standards
• Verification of fingerprint quality to reduce the chances of rejection
• Assistance in completing the fingerprint card correctly
• International courier support to securely send your completed FINRA fingerprint card to your employer, FINRA, or the designated U.S. address
• End-to-end guidance throughout the fingerprinting process

Please Note: Key Forensics provides fingerprinting services on FINRA fingerprint cards and courier assistance only.  Once your fingerprint card reaches its destination, further processing is carried out by FINRA and the FBI.

Estimated Timeline:

• Appointment & Fingerprinting: 15–20 minutes
• Courier Dispatch: Within 1 business day (after fingerprinting)
• Delivery to the USA: Approximately 4–7 business days (depending on courier service)