Welcome to the FBI Web site dedicated
to providing the most up-to-date information
regarding FBI biometric standards initiatives
from the
Criminal Justice Information
Services Division,
Technology Evaluation Standards
Test Unit.
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Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS)
- Proper methods for federal, state, local, tribal and international stakeholders to communicate with the FBI
- Transmission of biographic, biometric, and disposition information for purposes of criminal or civil identification
- Sharing of identity history information when appropriate and approved
- Upgrade from the Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS) Version 7.1 to EBTS Version 8.002
- For more information, please click 'EBTS' on the left bar.
- New message structures to send fingerprint at 1000ppi, palmprint, face with subject acquisition profiles, scars, marks, and tattoos, and iris biometrics
The standards process evolves with the needs of the biometric community; it improves with community feedback. Suggestions and questions are encouraged. Please submit them via the Web site’s Comments Form. In order to receive the latest updates and news, please sign up and Register for your convenience.
***Agencies transitioning from the EFTS to the new EBTS standard are encouraged to contact the FBI CJIS Biometric Services Section’s Customer Service Group at (304) 625-5590, or via e-mail at liaison@leo.gov prior to implementation.
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