Fingerprint enrollment help
Answers for personnel completing DCSA fingerprint enrollment under Trusted Workforce 2.0.
The requirement
Why do I need to be fingerprinted?
Under Trusted Workforce 2.0, DCSA must have a current, classifiable fingerprint on file for cleared and national security sensitive personnel in order to enroll them in the FBI’s Rap Back service, which supports continuous vetting of clearance holders.
I have been fingerprinted before. Why again?
Fingerprints taken in the past may not be usable for this enrollment. A new capture is required even if you have been fingerprinted for a clearance, an investigation, or employment previously.
How do I know this applies to me?
It applies if DCSA, your employer, or your FSO notified you to provide fingerprints for continuous vetting enrollment. If you are unsure, ask your FSO before scheduling. If you need fingerprints for another reason — a state license, a private employer, a non-DCSA program — this is not the right process.
By when do I need to complete this?
The enrollment period runs through December 30, 2026. DCSA asks that you complete your appointment by October 30, 2026 and strongly encourages you not to wait. Appointments are first come, first served, and availability will taper in November and December.
Scheduling your appointment
How do I schedule?
Enter your information, then choose an available location, date, and time. Appointments are first come, first served, so book as early as you can — availability tightens closer to the deadline.
What do I bring to my appointment?
A valid photo ID and your appointment confirmation, either printed or on your phone. Nothing else is required.
How long does the appointment take?
Most appointments take about 15 minutes. Please arrive on time — late arrivals may need to rebook.
Is there any cost to me?
No. DCSA covers the cost of your enrollment under this program up to the December 30, 2026 program end date.
I need to change or cancel my appointment.
Use the link in your confirmation email — it opens your appointment directly. You’ll confirm your date of birth to verify it’s you, then pick a new location, date, and time to reschedule, or cancel. Your enrollment information is kept.
If you cannot find an appointment
There are no appointments available near me.
Appointments are released on a rolling basis and filled first come, first served. If nothing is available near you today, check again over the following days — new appointments are added as additional capacity opens. Availability is tightest in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia corridor and in the Huntsville, Alabama area. If you are in one of those areas, book as early as you can and keep checking.
There is no enrollment location within a reasonable distance of me.
Tell your FSO. Where a location has enough personnel and no nearby site, an on-site enrollment event may be arranged. Your FSO submits that request — individual applicants do not.
After your appointment
What happens to my fingerprints?
They are submitted for enrollment in the FBI’s Rap Back service in support of DCSA continuous vetting. They are not used for any other purpose.
Who to contact
Two places to ask, depending on the question.
Appointment & scheduling questions
Need Help?
Appointments and appointment changes must be completed through the Applicant Services website. Available dates and times are determined by each fingerprinting location, and our support team cannot schedule, reschedule, or change appointment availability.
If you are experiencing a technical issue, have a question about your enrollment, or need assistance completing the process, our support team is here to help.
Manage Your Appointment
Use the Applicant Services website to:
- Schedule an appointment
- Reschedule an existing appointment
- View available locations, dates, and times
Contact Support
For technical problems or questions about the enrollment process:
Phone
Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ET)
Eligibility & clearance questions
Contact Your Facility Security Officer
Whether this requirement applies to you, questions about your clearance, or requesting an on-site enrollment event? Ask your FSO and employer first. The Applicant Services Support Team cannot answer these questions.