VSP/FBI Fee Increase 10/01/2026 Memo

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Date: August 17, 2026 

To: All Criminal Fingerprint-based Users 

From: VDSS Office of Background Investigations (OBI) 

Subject: Notice of FBI/VSP Fingerprint Applicant Fee Increase 

The Office of Background Investigations (OBI) has received notice from the Virginia State Police (VSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) regarding an upcoming fee increase for their portion of processing criminal fingerprint requests.  

This change will take effect on October 1, 2026. Providers who cover fingerprinting fees should adjust any budget planning accordingly, and if your applicants pay these fees directly, please ensure they are informed prior to scheduling an appointment. The official memo is attached for your convenience, and the updated fee chart is included below.