Mobile Fingerprinting Service

Fingerprinting is used to determine an individual’s identity so that a complete criminal history record can be generated. With fingerprinting, it is possible to identify an individual with just one fingerprint impression. Fingerprints are used to track records of criminal actions and to compile criminal history reports for employment.

MaDora Stone offers an easy and secure way to provide mobile fingerprints. Our mobile service allows you to select the day, time, and place, and we will come to you. Schedule an appointment online or call us, and we will gladly make the appointment for you. 

What is FInger Printing Used For?

Fingerprinting is used to determine an individual’s identity so that a complete criminal history record can be generated. With fingerprinting, it is possible to identify an individual with just one fingerprint impression. Fingerprints are used to track records of criminal actions, and to compile criminal history reports for employment.

The Three Most Common Fingerprint Patterns

As you can see, there are several types of fingerprints. And given the uniqueness and accessibility of fingerprints, the process of using fingerprint identification technology is easy and effective for enhancing the security protocols you have in place

Loop Fingerprints

Loops are the most common type of fingerprint, accounting for around 60% to 70% of all prints. They are characterized by a circular or oval-shaped pattern.

The prints recurve to form a loop shape. There are three subcategories of loop fingerprints:

  • Radial Loops: Named after the radius bone, these loops join the hand on the same side as the thumb, flowing in a downward slope from the little finger toward the thumb.
  • Ulnar Loops: This name refers to the ulna bone. The loop has a circular pattern, running from the thumb toward the pinky.
  • Double Loops: As the name suggests, these loops have two separate loop formations and at least one recurving ridge within the inner pattern.

Whorl Fingerprints

Whorls are the second most common type of fingerprints, making up around 30% of all. They are characterized by a spiral-like pattern.

There are three different groups of whorl prints:

  • Plain Whorl: These include concentric circles, with one complete circle and two deltas. 
  • Central Pocket Loop Whorl: This is a loop with a whorl at the end of it, which can be oval, spiral, or circular.
  • Accidental Whorl: As the name implies, this type is irregularly shaped.

Arch Fingerprints

Arches are the least common type of fingerprints, making up around 10% of all. 

They are characterized by a wave-like pattern. They occur in two different styles:

  • Plain Arch: The pattern starts on one side and slightly cascades in an upward direction.
  • Tented Arch: The arch lies in the center ridges and does not show a continuous arch.