Below are the steps that will assist you in completing the new Alabama State Department of Education fingerprinting process. If you have any questions concerning this new process please contact the Alabama State Department of Education AIM Help Desk at 334.694.4777 or the main phone number at 334.694.4557 Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For questions regarding registering for fingerprints contact the Help Desk at 888.472.8919 ext 2440. To cancel or to reschedule an appointment call 877.614.4364.

Applicants will need:

• A computer, tablet, and/or a smartphone with internet access
• A valid email account
• Established AIM account
• ALSDE ID#
• Fee of $46.20 paid by debit card, credit card, or PayPal account (prepaid debit card or credit cards are acceptable)
• Ability to provide commonly known personal information (SSN, DOB, DL#, Height, Weight, etc.)

Applicants are required to follow the sequence below, if you do not follow in this order you will not be able to complete the process successfully.

• Step 1: Create an AIM Account
• Step 2: Complete Background Check Registration in AIM
• Step 3: Create Fieldprint Account
• Step 4: Complete authorization forms, schedule appointments, and fee payment
• Step 5: Report for a fingerprint appointment