CHL applicants must schedule an appointment with the state approved electronic fingerprint collection agency, MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions). Electronic fingerprints provide a higher quality print; resulting in fewer fingerprint rejections.

CHL applicants must have done one of the following to schedule an appointment with MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions):

1. An online application must have been submitted, OR
2. TXDPS must be in receipt of the paper CHL application.
   1. Applicants who choose to submit a paper application must wait to schedule their MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) appointment after the application has been processed through the mail and they have received confirmation the application has been entered into the CHL database.

To reduce processing time, TXDPS encourages all applicants to utilize the secure online application.

In order to be fingerprinted, applicants must first schedule an appointment with MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) Enrollment Services. Unscheduled walk-in service is not offered at this time.

To schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to you, use one of the following methods:

1. Go online at MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions), OR
2. Call MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) directly at 1-888-467-2080.

To reduce processing time, TXDPS encourages all applicants to utilize the secure online application.

• MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) locations are available across the state of Texas.
• Locations have various hours of operation, including some services on Saturdays.
• Applicants have the option to select the location, date and time.

The fingerprint processing fee is $9.95, payable to MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) by one of the following methods:

• Online with a credit card, OR
• At the MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions) location, payment must be made by check or money order.

All Original CHL applicants are required to submit fingerprints to TXDPS as part of the complete CHL application. CHL applicants must submit electronic fingerprints regardless of whether the applicant submits a paper application or an online application.

Original CHL applicants must continue to sign the CHL-6 "Photo Holder/ID Signature" form and return it with two (2) passport photos regardless of the method used for fingerprinting; however, signatures are not required on the back of the photos. (Note: The photo taken at the time of electronic fingerprinting is for identification purposes only and will NOT be used for application purposes.)

CHL renewal applicants are not required to submit fingerprints* or passport photos** as part of their renewal application. TXDPS now has the technical capability to use the photo on file and to resubmit the fingerprints on file for the required background check.

* However, if the fingerprints on file do not meet current FBI or Texas quality standards; applicants will be required to provide a new set of electronically captured fingerprints using the State’s designated vendor, MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions).

** TXDPS reserves the right to request replacement passport photos in the event current photos do not meet quality standards and/or a person’s appearance has changed substantially. TXDPS will send notification to the applicant if new photos are required.