What is Live Scan Fingerprinting and Why Do I Need a Live Scan?
Before we dive into the Live Scan process and its uses, let's take a brief look at what a Live Scan is ...
Live Scan Fingerprinting Services
Live Scan fingerprinting is an inkless electronic fingerprinting process that scans your fingerprints directly into a computer system to determine who you are so that a background check can be completed.
First, the requesting agency—your employer, certifying body or the government—provides you with a Request for Live Scan Service Form. You will need to fill out the form completely. You'll then take the form, along with a primary form of identification like a driver's license or California ID to our location to get fingerprinted via Live Scan.
We then send your Live Scan information to the Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI or both to be processed. The DOJ will then send your results to the requesting agency ONLY.
Who Needs Live Scan Fingerprinting?
No two people have matching fingerprints, so your fingerprints are used to identify any criminal actions, history reports and more.
Increasingly, employers are requiring some form of pre-employment background check. In some cases, Live Scan fingerprinting is required before starting a formal work engagement. Some of the industries and jobs that require Live Scan fingerprinting include anyone who works in schools, foster care, contractors, lawyers, doctors, notaries and much more.
How Does Live Scan Fingerprinting Work?
The Live Scan process is expedient. Once you receive the paperwork requesting a Live Scan, you simply fill out the form and Book an Appointment on our booking page. You can easily schedule a time for your Live Scan that is convenient for you as well as pay for the service in advance to hold your spot.
The Live Scan Request Form asks for basic details like your legal name, gender, birthdate, address, etc. You will also need to bring a valid photo ID with you to your Live Scan fingerprinting appointment.
The last and final step of the Live Scan process is to get fingerprinted by one of our professional, certified Live Scan operators. This is a clean, easy and fast process with no messy ink stains on your fingers. Your digital fingerprints will be scanned directly into our computer system, which will verify your identity.
What Do I Do Next?
Now that you understand more about the Live Scan process and what it is used for, please review our website and contact us with any questions. You can also Book an Appointment here.