Ink and roll fingerprinting is a process of collecting fingerprints by applying ink to an individual’s fingers and rolling them onto a fingerprint card. There are different types of fingerprint cards, including FBI FD-258/1164 and RCMP C-216, which are used for non-criminal and criminal fingerprinting, respectively. General ink and roll fingerprinting refers to the process of taking inked fingerprints without using a specific card. This method is commonly used for identification or police clearance outside of Canada. Ink and roll fingerprinting is a reliable and widely-used method for collecting fingerprints and is essential for background checks, and other identification purposes. To view the FBI identity summary page click here