Live Scan Fingerprinting

 Live Scan is a modern, inkless method of capturing fingerprints electronically for submission to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and/or FBI. This secure process is used to verify an individual’s identity and conduct a thorough background check for employment, licensing, or other legal purposes. 

 The requesting agency (such as an employer, state licensing board, or volunteer organization) provides you with a Live Scan Request Form that specifies the purpose of the background check. You complete the form with your personal information and bring it, along with a valid, government-issued photo ID, to your appointment. Our certified technician scans your fingerprints electronically and submits them directly to the DOJ and/or FBI. 

 Live Scan is required for many professionals and volunteers, including:

• Teachers, school employees, and daycare providers
• Healthcare professionals
• Contractors and real estate agents 
• Volunteers at schools or youth organizations

 A Live Scan background check is valid only for the specific agency and purpose listed on your request form at the time it was submitted. 

 Yes, in most cases you must complete a new Live Scan each time a different agency requests a background check. Live Scan results cannot be transferred between agencies. 

 ✔ Completed Live Scan Request Form
✔ Valid non-expired government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, state ID)
✔ Payment for the applicable fees