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Fingerprints on paper, cardboard and unfinished wood can last for up to forty years (per actual casework histories) unless exposed to water (and contaminate transfer prints can even then sometimes persist).
How long does it take to get back the fingerprinting or drug test results? Results should take anywhere between 48-72 hours. However, if the quality of prints are poor, it may require a reprint or a longer process time. If a criminal history is found, it can increase the amount of time taken to receive results. The stateâs current work load is another factor that may affect fingerprinting results time. We will be here and available for help throughout the entire process. Most drug testing results take anywhere between 24-72 hours.