• Fingerprint Process 

    PLEASE NOTE: Once you complete your appointment with Fingerprinting Express, please contact the school site or Volunteer Services for clearances and approval.

    PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers no longer visit Background Services at 425 E. 9th Street for processing.  

    Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for approval. 

    The following types of volunteering will require fingerprints:  

      • Unsupervised volunteering, a WCSD staff member is not present when the volunteer is present with students
      • Out-of-state or overnight chaperones
    • Individuals complete the volunteer application at school or department site. ( Please be sure to complete the field trip location or name of activity along with dates.) 
    • School site will approve the volunteer form and return the form to the volunteer.
    • They visit Volunteer Services (see address & phone below) - Application is reviewed for completeness and Fingerprinting Express form is issued to applicants. DPS form is signed and kept by Volunteer Services (Until Fingerprinting is completed.)
    • Fingerprinting is completed at Fingerprinting Express and the applicant returns to Volunteer Services to turn in the completed Fingerprinting Express form along with the volunteer form. Volunteers pay at FXP. 
    • Volunteer Services will send the following to the Background Services office.
      • Completed Volunteer Application
      • Copy of driver's license
      • Completed DPS form
      • Completed FXP form
    • Background Services will complete the final processing. 

     

    Please contact Volunteer Services to set up an appointment or for questions regarding the fingerprinting process.

     

    Phone: (775) 348-0346

    Fingerprinting Walk-in Hours: 8AM - 2:30PM

    Volunteer Services Office

    5450 Riggins Court Suite 4

    Reno, NV 89502