FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q.  Does the sheriff's office do fingerprinting for concealed carry, teaching credentials,  security guard and other licenses? How much does it cost?                                            A.  Yes. We do fingerprinting at our business office located at 119 South Oak Street, Sallisaw, OK, during regular office hours. The cost is $5 per fingerprint card. We use Livescan technology. This is an inkless way to fingerprint. Unfortunately, we are only allowed to use Livescan to fingerprint for Oklahoma agencies. If you need to be fingerprinted for another state or for a federal license, you will need to report to your local police department to be fingerprinted with the old-fashioned ink method. 

Q.  Can I be fingerprinted at the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Department for my hazardous materials handling license or endorsement?                                                    A.  No.  The Sallisaw Police Department holds a contract for these fingerprint services using the old ink type method. You will need to make an appointment with them at (918)775-4173 to arrange for fingerprinting.

Q.  Does the sheriff's office take photographs for concealed carry, passports or other licenses? How much does it cost?                                                                                     A.  Yes. We take both concealed carry and passport photos. The photos you receive will be two (2) identical photos on a single sheet, side by side. The cost is $10.

Q.  How much does it cost to have civil process papers served?                                      A.  For each person to be served, the cost is $50.

Q.  Does the Sequoyah County Sheriff's Department operate the jail?                         A.  No. The jail is operated by the Sequoyah County Criminal Justice Authority.

Q.  How can I contact someone at the jail to find out about inmate visitation, bond issues or leaving property or cash for an inmate?                                                            A.  You can reach Jail Booking at (918)776-0524 or (918)776-0536. The jail administration office number is (918)776-9028.

Q.  Who is the jail administrator?                                                                                     A.  Christine Calbert.