Globeia offers doorstep ink fingerprinting for international background checks across India, including submission coordination to authorities abroad. Trained associates come to your preferred location, take your fingerprints on the correct official forms, and guide you through each step so you don't have to figure things out on your own. To make this even easier, we've answered 50 common questions people usually have about our services and the process.
When people go through the fingerprinting process, especially for international background checks, there are multiple stages involved, and this often leaves people confused. From booking the right appointment to getting fingerprints taken correctly to knowing where the cards go next, there is a lot to keep track of.
Globeia's ink fingerprinting services in India make this process straightforward and well coordinated. Our trained associates come to your preferred location, take your fingerprints on the correct forms, and guide you through each step so you do not have to figure things out on your own.
To help even more, we have answered 50 common questions about our services and the process. Read on to find clear answers to the questions people ask us most often.
Globeia currently operates across 16 major cities in India and is continuously expanding its mobile fingerprinting network to smaller cities as well. We are rapidly scaling coverage to make international fingerprinting accessible in even more cities across India in the near future.
2. Can you come to my office instead of home?
Absolutely. Many clients request office visits for convenience or privacy, especially for corporate or embassy-related checks. We just need a clean, well-lit space with a table for fingerprinting.
3. Is mobile fingerprinting accepted internationally?
Yes, as long as the fingerprints are captured on the officially required fingerprint cards and meet the specific standards for ink quality, rolling technique, and print orientation. Globeia ensures fingerprints are collected on the correct forms (such as FD-258/FD-1164 and C-216C) in line with the respective authority’s requirements.
4. Do you offer group/corporate fingerprinting?
Yes, Globeia works with corporate HR teams, law firms, visa consultants, and recruitment agencies to take fingerprints for multiple people in one session. This is ideal for bulk background checks for overseas hiring.
5. Can I get multiple fingerprint cards in one visit?
Yes, multiple fingerprint cards can be prepared in a single visit. In fact, many applicants choose to have extra copies taken during the same appointment so they have backup sets available in case of rejection or for future international applications.
6. Can you handle fingerprinting for children or elderly family members?
Yes, our trained associates are experienced in working with clients whose fingerprints may be faint, worn, or difficult to capture, including children and elderly individuals. Specialized techniques are used to capture the best possible impressions, and additional prints may be taken to ensure quality.
7. Where do the cards go after fingerprinting?
Once your fingerprints are captured, we can hand the cards back to you directly, so you can submit them yourself. Or you can choose our submission service, where we send the cards to international authorities abroad on your behalf. For this, we coordinate with our processing offices and team available worldwide, so your cards reach the right place.
8. How can I book my appointment?
Booking is done through our online SmartForm. You fill in your details, add the number of members getting fingerprinted, and choose your preferred location and time slot from the options shown. You will also need to complete a Face ID verification step. Once that is done, your appointment is booked.
9. Do you provide same-day appointments?
In many cases, yes. If you’re in a major city, same-day or next-day appointments are often available. Urgent bookings may have a small extra fee to prioritize your session.
10. Can you handle urgent or last-minute requests?
Yes, we try to. Check our online portal to see if a slot is available for your preferred date. If you find one, you can book it right away. If not, reach out to us through our Contact Us page and let us know what you need. We will do our best to accommodate you if an associate is available at that time and location.
11. Can I book on behalf of someone who's abroad but needs prints done in India?
No, this is not allowed. Our Face ID verification is designed to confirm that the person booking the appointment is the same person whose ID documents are uploaded. This is a security measure. Because of this, only the person who needs to get fingerprinted can book their own appointment.
12. Can I choose a specific time slot, or do you assign one?
You choose it yourself. You have full freedom to pick any available time slot from the list shown during booking.
13. Can I book for a different city than the one I'm currently in?
Yes, that is fine. The only requirement is that the person getting fingerprinted is present at the chosen location and time on the day of the appointment.
14. What does your fingerprinting process look like?
An associate will arrive with the required fingerprint cards and ink. They will first clean your hands and guide you if your hands are too dry or too moist, since this can affect print quality. Then they will take your fingerprints, either rolled, flat, or both, depending on what is required. After that, they will fill out the necessary details on the card and have you sign it if needed. Once everything is done, they will wipe the ink off your fingers, and the session is complete.
15. How long will the appointment take?
Most individual appointments take 20-30 minutes. If you need multiple cards or have more than one applicant, it can take longer.
16. What do I need to bring on the day?
You will need two government issued IDs and a proof of address, such as a utility bill. If the authority requesting your fingerprints has given you any specific instructions or reference details, please keep those along as well.
17. Do you verify my ID before taking my fingerprints?
Yes, and this happens twice. The first check is the Face ID verification during appointment booking. The second is an on site ID verification, where the associate checks your government issued IDs in person before starting the process.
18. Will the same associate handle the whole session?
Yes. The same associate manages your entire appointment from start to finish.
19. Can someone else be present during my appointment?
Yes. A parent, family member, or anyone else you would like to have with you is welcome to be present. It does not affect the process in any way.
20. Can you take my fingerprints for an FBI background check?
Yes. We take fingerprints on FBI compliant cards. Once done, Globeia Inc. in the USA submits them to the FBI on your behalf.
21. Do you bring the FBI FD-258 card, or do I need to arrange it myself?
You do not need to arrange anything. We always keep FBI compliant cards in stock, such as FD-258 or FD-1164, and bring them to your appointment.
22. Do you know whether the FBI needs rolled or flat fingerprints?
Yes. Our associates are trained in the international submission standards followed by the FBI. Both rolled and flat prints are required, and our associates take them carefully to meet that standard.
23. How do my fingerprint cards actually reach the FBI from India?
You can courier the cards yourself if you prefer. But if you would rather avoid the hassle, Globeia India can handle it for you. We will securely courier your cards to Globeia Inc. in the USA, and they will process and submit them to the FBI.
24. Do you offer fingerprinting services for FINRA registration?
Yes. We offer fingerprinting for FINRA compliance across India, for both individual clients and corporate or business clients.
25. Are you authorized to submit fingerprints directly to RCMP?
Globeia India works with an RCMP accredited entity, Globeia Incorporated in Canada. Our Canadian entity is authorized to submit fingerprints, so your prints are always sent through accepted, accredited channels.
26. Do you courier my fingerprints for RCMP criminal record check to Canada yourselves?
Yes, if you choose our complete end to end service. If you prefer, you can also courier the cards yourself to our entity in Canada.
27. Can you do fingerprinting for a US visa?
No. We do not offer fingerprinting or biometric services related to visa or embassy work. We only handle international background checks, which are often required for long stay visas, PR applications, or immigration.
28. Do you offer expedited international background check services in India?
Processing times are decided entirely by the issuing authorities, such as the FBI or RCMP. Neither we nor any other company can influence or speed up that timeline.
29. What if my FBI application was already rejected once elsewhere. Can you help me redo it correctly?
Yes. You can share the rejection letter with us so we can understand the reason behind it. Based on that, we will retake your fingerprints in a way that avoids the same issue.
30. Can you collect fingerprints for international background checks beyond RCMP and FBI?
Yes. Our fingerprinting services in India support background checks for several countries, including the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Gulf countries such as UAE, Bahrain, as well as the Philippines and more.
31. What technology do you use for mobile fingerprinting?
Our trained associates use high-quality black fingerprinting ink and officially approved country-specific cards as required. All equipment and forms are brought to your location, so you do not need to arrange anything in advance.
32. Does Globeia India follow the correct finger sequence for each authority?
Each authority has specific requirements for how fingerprints must be captured including the sequence of fingers and the rolling technique. Globeia India's trained associates are familiar with these requirements for RCMP, FBI, and other international authorities and ensure every card is completed correctly. Clients do not need to know or manage these technical details- that is what our associates are trained for.
33. How do you ensure fingerprint quality during the session?
Our trained associates carry out strict quality checks on site for every print and card. They check for things like incompleteness, blurriness, and ridge clarity. If anything does not meet the standard, the prints are retaken right away. This helps us keep the accuracy as high as possible.
34. What ink color is used for fingerprinting?
We always use black ink for the FBI, RCMP, and most international agencies. Other colors like blue or red cause automatic rejection.
35. Does Globeia process digital fingerprints in India?
Globeia India does not offer digital fingerprinting. All fingerprints collected in India are ink-based, captured on official approved forms by a trained Globeia India associate in person. Digital or electronic fingerprint capture is not available in India.
36. Do you accept ink-only fingerprints?
Yes. Globeia India supports ink-based fingerprint collection using physical fingerprint forms, as required for international background checks.
37. Do you charge extra for urgent or same-day service?
Yes. Same-day or priority appointments may carry an additional fee depending on your city and availability. Contact us to confirm current pricing for urgent bookings in your area.
38. Can I pay in INR, or do you need USD?
You can pay in INR for our fingerprinting services. If you are applying for something international, like an FBI background check, that payment needs to be made in USD, which we accept through PayPal or similar apps.
39. Do you accept online payments?
Yes, we accept bank transfer, credit/debit cards, and international payment links.
40. What happens if my fingerprints get rejected by the RCMP or FBI?
If a submission is rejected due to fingerprint quality, Globeia India can arrange a retake in line with the applicable service process. Clients should share the rejection notice, and our team will guide the next steps to ensure correct re-submission.
41. Will you redo them for free if they get rejected?
No. Retakes are chargeable as per the applicable service fees. If a resubmission is required, our team will review your rejection notice and guide you on the next steps to ensure the fingerprints are captured correctly for re-submission.
42. Can you fix fingerprints that are too light or smudged?
If impressions are too light during a session, the associate adjusts technique, ink application, and rolling pressure and retakes the prints before the session ends. This is standard practice at every Globeia India appointment.
43. What happens if a form is missing fields?
Our associates ensure all required fields and details are correctly completed before finalising your form. If any information is missing, the associate will address it during the appointment. Incomplete forms risk rejection by the receiving authority which is why Globeia India's on-site review covers both print quality and form completeness together.
44. Who sees my fingerprint data?
Your fingerprint forms are handled only by Globeia India's authorized associates and, once mailed, by our international processing offices. The relevant authority RCMP or FBI receives the forms as part of the submission process.
45. Do you store my fingerprints?
Fingerprint forms are not retained by Globeia India after they are mailed to the relevant Globeia office. Globeia India does not archive, copy, or retain fingerprint impressions. All handling follows applicable privacy obligations under PIPEDA (Canada), applicable US privacy law, and Indian privacy regulations.
46. Is my information shared with anyone?
Your personal data is not shared with or sold to any third party. It is handled only by Globeia India's authorized associates and the relevant Globeia office for submission purposes. All data handling is in line with applicable privacy obligations.
47. Do you offer anything beyond fingerprinting in India?
Yes. Besides fingerprinting, we also help with submitting those prints to the relevant authorities abroad. On top of that, we offer apostille, legalization, and translation services. You can bundle any of these with your fingerprinting appointment, so everything is handled together.
48. Can Globeia India help with apostille services after fingerprinting?
Yes. We can coordinate the apostille of your FBI background check through the US Department of State's Office of Authentications. This is handled through our US based office.
49. Can I track the status of my submission after you receive it?
Yes. Our portal gives you live status tracking, along with updates at each stage of your application. You can check where things stand at any time.
50. Who do I contact if I haven't heard back in the expected timeframe?
You will be assigned a case manager, along with their contact details. This makes it easy for you to reach out directly and get an update whenever you need one.
From understanding service timelines to learning how mobile fingerprinting works, you now have all the answers to make your next fingerprinting appointment stress-free. Globeia fingerprinting services in India are designed for individuals, businesses, and legal professionals who value precision and efficiency. Whether you’re in a metro city or a smaller town, we bring the service to you and handle ink fingerprint collection and coordinate the process.
