Effective March 15, 2008 the New Jersey State Bureau of Identification implemented the remaining phase of the Applicant Live Scan.   This new procedure requires most people needing fingerprints taken go to the state contract vendor for this service.  Please click here to see more detailed instructions and links to required forms.  Once on the page, scroll down to read all the information regarding background checks. Read Instructions For Obtaining Your Criminal History Record.

The Mount Laurel Police Department currently takes fingerprints for Firearms applicants and other reasons not covered under the new state policy.  For example, we will continue to fingerprint children for identification purposes.