Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS ) is a document that specifies requirements to which agencies must adhere to communicate electronically with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). This specification facilitates information sharing and eliminates the delays associated with fingerprint cards. See also Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS).

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    Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EFTS) specification describes customization's of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS) transactions that are necessary to utilize the Department of Defense (DoD) Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
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