Applicant Fingerprint Cards require the reason for being fingerprinted.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for adults
• D. No reason required

Answer: (A)

Providing the reason for fingerprinting is required on applicant fingerprint cards. The stated purpose guides processing, ensuring the background check goes to the correct program and aligns with why the fingerprints are being collected—whether for employment, licensing, school or program eligibility, adoption, immigration, or other legal needs. This not only helps route the request properly but also supports compliance with laws and agency policies. If no reason were provided, the submission could be misfiled or rejected, and some jurisdictions wouldn’t accept it. It’s not limited to adults, and it isn’t true that no reason is needed, so stating a purpose is essential.