Grand Traverse County

The Grand Traverse County Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce that beginning July 1, 2026, it will offer LiveScan fingerprinting services at the Grand Traverse County Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City.

The addition of LiveScan services is intended to address a growing community need by providing residents with a convenient local option for electronic fingerprinting required for
employment, professional licensing, volunteer service, adoption, and other state-mandated background checks.

“Residents should not have to travel long distances or navigate multiple agencies to obtain a service that is often required for employment, licensing, or volunteer opportunities,” said Grand Traverse County Clerk Samuel R. Gedman. “By offering LiveScan fingerprinting locally, the Clerk’s Office is helping make government services more accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of our community.”

LiveScan technology electronically captures fingerprints and securely transmits them to the appropriate state agency for processing. The Clerk’s Office anticipates serving a wide
variety of customers, including educators, healthcare professionals, childcare workers, nonprofit volunteers, and others who are required to complete fingerprint-based background checks as part of state licensing or employment requirements.

The service represents the latest effort by the Clerk’s Office to expand public access to convenient governmental services while utilizing existing resources and expertise to meet community needs.

LiveScan fingerprinting services will be available beginning July 1. For Information regarding, fees and required identification, please contact the Grand Traverse County Clerk’s Office at 231-922-4760.

Good morning and happy Saturday from the banks of the Boardman and the Governmental Center!

We hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the beautiful northern Michigan weather ☀️