The Fingerprint Applicant Service of Texas (FAST) is a Texas Department of Public Safety program that provides electronics capture of your fingerprints. 

This is the fastest and highest quality option available to Concealed Handgun Licensing (CHL) applicants.

Applicants using the FAST program will benefit from the system's state of the art technology resulting in 98% of fingerprint submissions accepted without reject (compared to approx. 75% with traditional ink).  FAST locations are situated in professional environments throughout the state as opposed to traditional law enforcement facilities.

To use the L-1 electronic fingerprinting service the applicant must complete the CHL application online through the DPS website prior to fingerprinting.  This will ensure the applicant is entered into the DPS database and allow for automatic electronic fingerprint submission through L-1 state of the art "Live Scan" system.

Service is available now and the FAST agent, Integrated Biometric Technology locations can be found throughout the State of Texas.  You can schedule an appointment during the online application process through the DPS website when you click apply for a new concealed handgun License. You can contact L1 online at www.ibtfingerprint.com or by phone, 1-888-467-2080. 

Our instructors will explain this during class.