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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.

  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.
• 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) is required for immigration purposes to verify your federal criminal history. Since California residents can use Live Scan for DOJ checks but not for FBI checks, the standard method for FBI record reviews involves submitting an FD-258 fingerprint card. 

• 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

• Prepare Payment: The FBI charges an $18 processing fee per person. Payment can be made via:
  • Credit card using the FBI’s Credit Card Payment Form.
  • Money order or certified check for $18, payable to the “Treasury of the United       States.”
• Mail the Submission: Send the completed FD-258 card, payment, and any      required forms to:

                              FBI CJIS Division 

                              Summary Request

                              1000 Custer Hollow Road

                              Clarksburg, WV 26306

• Receive Results: The FBI will mail the Identity History Summary to the address on the fingerprint card, typically within 2–4 weeks. 
• Note: For immigration purposes, you may need an Apostille or certification for the DOJ or FBI response. Contact the DOJ’s Visa/Immigration Unit (visa-immigration@doj.ca.gov) for a certified letter with the state seal, and contact Valley Livescan for Apostille information. The DOJ response alone is not an Apostille.

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.