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 If you’re a California resident preparing for an immigration application in the United States, obtaining a criminal record review from both the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a critical step to ensure your records are accurate and complete. This guide outlines the procedures for obtaining a California Record Review via Live Scan and an FBI Identity History Summary (Rap Sheet) using an FD-258 fingerprint card.

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) provides an automated service for individuals to review their criminal history records for accuracy and completeness, which is often required for immigration purposes, such as visa applications or green card processes. California residents must use the Live Scan process for electronic fingerprint submission.  This is usually the first step in attempting expungements from your record.

 Download the Live Scan Form: Obtain Form BCIA 8016RR, “Request for Live Scan Service,” from the California DOJ website. A Spanish version (BCIA-8016RR Spanish) is also available.

• Complete the Form:
  • Select  “Record Review” as the “Type of Application.”
  • Enter “Record Review” in the “Reason for Application” field.
  • Fill in all personal information, including full name, date of birth, sex, and mailing address.
  • If you would like an attorney to receive a copy of your report at the same time, complete the "designee" information of the form with your attorney's contact information.
• Contact Valley Livescan: We are available to arrange a convenient live scan and ink fingerprint appointment at your location. We have emergency availability 24/7 in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Reach out to us at (818) 615-0703
• Receive Results: The DOJ will mail the criminal history record (or a “no criminal record” statement) to the address listed on the form from Sacramento. The results are only sent via US Mail and are typically mailed out within two to three business days after the scan. 
• Note: Retain a copy of the BCIA 8016RR form as proof of submission. You can check the status of your Live Scan results on the DOJ Applicant Background Check Status page using your date of birth and the 10-digit Automated Transaction Identifier (ATI) number provided by Valley Livescan.

If you believe the criminal history report is incorrect, contact the DOJ’s Record Review Unit at (916) 227-3849 or RecordReview@doj.ca.gov to initiate the record review process.

 An FBI Identity History Summary (Rap Sheet) may be required for immigration purposes to verify your federal criminal history. The standard method for FBI record reviews involves submitting an FD-258 fingerprint card, which is then digitized and transmitted to the FBI via our FBI Channeler.  Results are usually available within two business days of being fingerprinted by Valley LIvescan.

• Get Fingerprinted onto an FBI FD-258 ink cards by Valley Livescan: We are available to arrange a convenient  live scan and ink fingerprint appointment at your location. We have emergency availability 24/7 in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Reach out to us at: (818) 615-0703
• Receive Results: The FBI channeler will send you an email with your identity history results within two business days of being fingerprinted by Valley Livescan. 
• Note: For immigration purposes, you may need an Apostille or certification for the DOJ or FBI response. Valley Livescan can facilitate US State Department Apostilles for FBI checks or California Secretary of State Apostilles for California DOJ checks.  Translation services may be required for some countries.

If you believe the FBI report is inaccurate, follow the procedures in Title 28, C.F.R., § 16.34 to request corrections. Agencies must provide you with the opportunity to challenge the record’s accuracy before using it for immigration or licensing decisions.