Q1159. Do fingerprints taken at provincial police stations require a duty inspector's official signature and station stamp?

Answered by NYC Visa & Translation

You should have the fingerprinting officer sign the card and obtain the station’s official stamp, but confirm whether the Royal Thai Police requires a particular officer rank. Do not assume a duty inspector’s signature is universally necessary or that any local stamp will suffice. Before visiting a provincial station, check that it provides fingerprinting for police clearance applications and will use the required form. Ask the officer to complete the identifying details, fingerprinting date, and official certification fields clearly. Smudged prints, missing impressions, or incomplete authentication can lead to a request for replacement cards. Confirm the required number of original cards with the Royal Thai Police before leaving the station.