Beware: Phishing Text Messages and Robocalls Related to Seattle Tickets and Hearings
Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) Public Services has received numerous reports from constituents who have received phishing texts and/or robocalls relating to outstanding Seattle tickets and hearings. SMC does not use robocalls and does not use text messaging to provide notice of outstanding tickets. To verify if you have a ticket or hearing scheduled with Seattle Municipal Court you may search online using the court’s public portal or call (206) 684-5600. Protect yourself and your identity by not sharing personal information with unknown callers and do not click on links in text messages from unknown senders.
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Tips
Cost is $7.00 per ID card. Cash or check only.
If you were provided with fingerprint cards, please keep them flat - do not fold them.
Cards will be provided if you do not have one. We supply the standard FD-258 FBI Applicant card.
Scheduling
By appointment only:To make an appointment click here. Fingerprinting takes about 20 minutes and is done on a first come, first serve basis.
Last fingerprint request is taken at 4:30 PM.
Preparing to be Fingerprinted
To get a good print, it is important that your hands are hydrated:
Drink lots of water.
Use hand lotion.
Avoid excessive hand washing, use of hand sanitizers or other activities that dry out your hands.
We will not print you if you have a fresh wound or cut to your fingers. Please let your hands and fingers heal.