Please read the following before proceeding:
- Due to staffing limitations, all City of Centralia, City of Chehalis, and City of Napavine residents are directed to their respective police departments for fingerprinting services.
- Lewis County Residents in unincorporated areas may make an appointment for fingerprinting services (see below). If you are unsure which jurisdiction you live in, use this link: https://maps.lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-748-9286 for assistance.
General Information
Fingerprinting services are offered on an appointment basis at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office located at 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The service is offered during normal business hours. Photo identification is required (driver's license, passport, etc.) at the time of service.
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office provides ink fingerprints. The completed fingerprint card will be provided to you, it will be your responsibility to submit the fingerprint card(s) to the requesting agency or business. Any paperwork that needs to be signed must be brought to your appointment.
This general fingerprinting service may not be used to schedule Concealed Pistol License fingerprints. Concealed Pistol License fingerprints must be processed as part of your Original Concealed Pistol License application and there will be a prompt at the end of your application process to schedule them.
Pricing:
- $20.00 + Credit Card fees for up to TWO fingerprint cards. For each additional card after that, the cost is $5.00 per card.
Appointments:
- Appointments for fingerprinting will be processed Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Closed Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays.
Click the "Let's get Started" button to apply for fingerprints.
Fingerprinting Requirements: must meet ALL requirements
At your scheduled fingerprint appointment, you will need to provide Photo Identification. Accepted photo identification is:
- A current passport
- A current Washington state driver’s license
- A current Washington state identification card
- Equivalent out-of-state identification
For More Information, Contact:
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Main Office Address:
345 W. Main Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
Telephone: 360-748-9286
For Technical Support, Contact:
Permitium Software
Email: help@permitium.com
Important
If you are submitting an application for a REPLACEMENT, your permit must be current/valid and MUST NOT expire within 90 days of submission.
Permits that have already expired or expire within 90 days will have their application withdrawn.
Non-refundable fees will not be returned.