Abstract: A plastic identity card is provided with an ink absorbent coating over a preassigned space thereon. The ink absorbent coating includes a chemical reagent capable of chemically reacting with a substantially colorless developer solution applied by a finger thereto to provide a perceivable colorant product representative of the fingerprint ridge pattern.

Abstract: A fingerprint card holder includes a body member defining a flat support surface and a front, back and side walls extending downwardly therefrom. A front guide bar is carried by the body member and extends outwardly from the front wall a distance sufficient to accommodate a fingerprint card so that the card can be inserted between the guide bar and the front wall and then bent back against the support surface to expose a desired row of fingerprint receiving spaces. The guide bar includes inwardly extending studs which are biased against the front wall to hold the card while it is being bent. A releasable adhesive is secured to the support surface to releasably hold a card thereagainst.