Live Scan Fingerprinting Services

We perform concierge style mobile live scan fingerprinting services at a location of your choosing. Live scan is a digital fingerprinting process that replaces traditional ink fingerprinting.

An applicant’s fingerprints are securely transmitted to California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, which perform criminal history background checks using an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). We carefully examine your fingerprint images and identification data before submission to reduce rejections and re-submissions. Our current DOJ/FBI acceptance rate is 100%.

Frequently Asked Questions live scan background check

Please reach us at rusty@valleylivescan.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Who needs live scan services?

There are numerous jobs, license applications and volunteers that require a live scan background check. Here is a PARTIAL list of positions requiring a live scan:

1. Teacher Credential

2. Registered Nurse

3. Criminal Record Review

4. California Bar Attorney

5. School Employee

6. School Volunteer

7. School Law Enforcement Officer

8. Home Care Aide

9. Home Care Organization

10. Adult Day Care Facility

11. Adult Date Support Center

12. Adult Residential Facility

13. Social Rehabilitation Facility

14. Adult Day Resident/Rehab

15. Child Care Center

16. Infant Center

17. School-Age Child Care Center

18. Day Care Center

19. Family Child Care Home

20. Family Day Care

21. Foster Family Agency/Adoptions Agency

22. Foster Family Agency Certified Home

23. Group home (6 or less or 7 or more children)

24. Community Treatment Facility

25. Residential Care Facility

26. Small Family Home

27. Transitional Home Placement Program

28. Alarm Company Operator, Manager, Manager with Firearm

29. Alarm Agent

30. Alarm Agent Employee

31. Alarm Agent Employee with Firearm

32. Locksmith Company/Employee

33. Private Investigator

34. Private Investigator with Firearm

35. Private Patrol Operator

36. Private Patrol Operator with Firearm

37. Repossession Agency License/Manager/Employee

38. Security Guard

39. Security Guard with Firearm

40. Firearms Permit

41. Licensed Dentist

42. Registered Dental Assistant

43. Registered Dental Hygienist

44. Orthodontic Assistant

45. Dental Sedation Assistant

46. Car Dealer

47. Vehicle Salesperson

48. Driving School Owner/Operator/Instructor

49. Traffic School Owner/Operator/Instructor

50. Vehicle Dismantler/Distributor

51. Contractor State License

52. Real Estate License

53. Check Cashers Permit

54. Escrow Agent

55. Mortgage Banker

56. Gambling Card Room Key/Owner/Work Permit

57. Tribal Gaming

58. Acupuncture Board

59. Board of Behavioral Sciences

60. Board of Optometry

61. Chiropractic

62. Massage Therapist

63. Doctor of Pediatric Medicine

64. Vocational Nurse

65. Pharmacist

66. Pharmacy Intern/Technician/Wholesaler

67. Psychiatric Technician

68. Physical Therapy / Assistant

69. Psychology

70. Respiratory Care

71. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

72. Visa/Immigration

73. Record Review

74. Identity Theft

75. Notary Public

76. Structural Pest Control

77. Occupational Therapy

78. Cemetery and Funeral Service

79. Emergency Medical Agency

80. Certified Nurse Assistant

81. Home Improvement Salesperson

82. Carry Concealed Weapon License Application (CCW)

What paperwork is required to complete a live scan fingerprinting session?

You must have THREE copies of a completed "Request for Live Scan Service" form. There are several versions of this form depending on the agency requesting your fingerprints. You MUST HAVE a valid "ORI Number" on the form. This is the identifier that routes your completed background check to the appropriate requestor. We cannot complete your live scan without this number. You can get this code from the organization requesting your fingerprints. The most popular blank forms are available from the links below:

Blank Live Scan Request Form

Request For Live Scan Service Form – BCIA 8016 (For applications such as ammunition sales Certificate of Eligibility and other California Department of Justice live scan requests).

Blank FBI FD-258 Ink Fingerprint Form

FBI FD-258 Form and instructions (example only - NOT valid for submission to FBI or other agencies)

Board of Registered Nursing

Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
(License, Certification or Permit)

Alarm Company Live Scan Fingerprinting Form

Alarm Company Operator License
Alarm Company Manager Certificate
Alarm Company Qualified Manager w/Firearm Permit
(Please use the Alarm Agent w/Firearm form)

Alarm Employee Live Scan Form

Locksmith Live Scan Form

Private Investigator Live Scan Form

Private Patrol Live Scan Form

Private Security Live Scan Form

Proprietary Private Security Officer Registration

Repossession Company Live Scan Form

Security Guard Live Scan Form

Firearms & Baton Live Scan Fingerprinting Form

Other Firearm & Weapon Live Scan Form

California Board of Education

School District Teacher Credentialing

Teaching Credential Live Scan Form 41-LS

School Employee Fingerprinting Form

School Employee Live Scan Form BCIA 8016A

Fingerprinting for School Volunteer

School Volunteer Live Scan Form BCIA 8016A

School Law Enforcement & Peace Officer

School Law Enforcement Officer Live Scan Form

California Department of Social Services
Community Care Licensing

California Resident Criminal History Record Request

Criminal Record Review Live Scan Form BCIA 8016RR

California State Bar Fingerprinting Form

California Bar Attorney Live Scan Form

Dental Board of California Dental License Live Scan Form

Department of Insurance (CDI)

BCIA 8016 – Insurance License

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV Live Scan Forms)

Department of Real Estate (DRE)

Real Estate License Live Scan Form – RE 237

Financial

Firearms/Concealed Weapon Permits (CCW)

Gambling

Healthcare / Medical / Psychological / EMT

VISA / IMMIGRATION

Legal Industry

TRUSTLINE Fingerprinting Form

TrustLine Registry Live Scan Form

Miscellaneous Forms

What identification is required to complete a live scan fingerprinting session?

Acceptable primary forms of photo identification include one unexpired version of the following:

ID Card or Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
ID Card or Driver's License issued by another U.S. state
United States Passport or United States Passport Card
Federal government Personal Identity Verification Card (PIV)
U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card
Valid passport issued by a foreign government with appropriate immigration document(s)
INS I-551 Resident Alien card issued since 1997
INS I-688B, I-766 Employment Authorization Card
Federal, State or local government agency ID card with photograph
United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
Canadian Driver's License
SENTRI Card (trusted Traveler Card)
Foreign Consular ID Card (Matrícula Consular) - for child placement ONLY
School Photo ID Card - for minors 7 to 17 ONLY

However, in the absence of a primary form of ID, you must have any two unexpired forms of the following identification:

State government issued certificate of live birth
United States Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Identification Card
Native American tribal document
Social Security Card
Court order for name change/gender change/adoption/divorce
Government Issued Marriage Certificate
Draft Record
School ID with photograph
U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (N560) or Replacement Certificate (N561)
U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (N550) or Replacement Certificate (N570)

When using secondary form of identification, you must validate authenticity by also providing at least two forms of the following supplemental documents:

Utility bill with address
Jurisdictional voter registration card
Vehicle registration card or title
Paycheck stub with name and address
Spouse/Parent affidavit
Jurisdictional Public Assistance Card

How do I book a service?

Simply call, text or WhatsApp us at (818)615-0703. We will arrange a convenient appointment for the services needed and review with you the items needed for a successful visit. You can also email us at rusty@valleylivescan.com with a description of the services and timeframe needed and we will get back to you directly.

How much does it cost for mobile live scan?

Each service is unique and priced accordingly.

Live Scan Fingerprinting - $55 rolling fee, plus travel and fees charged by DOJ and FBI for background/firearms check, if any (some requestors pay these fees on your behalf). A current schedule of fees can be obtained from the CA DOJ:

CA DOJ Applicant Fingerprint Processing Fees

You can also estimate your government fees if you have the ORI number from your paperwork by checking the Certifix website here:

Certifix Government Fee Calculator

How long will it take before my results are sent to my employer?

Result availability varies by applicant. Often, results are available within a few hours. Occasionally, it may take up to 14 days. Background checks requiring firearms may take slightly longer.

I have just completed my live scan fingerprinting with Valley Livescan. How can I find out the status of my background check?

Valley LiveScan transmits fingerprints to California Department of Justice daily. Once submitted, you can check the status of your background check with California DOJ on their website:

Applicant Background Check Status

You will need the "ATI Number" from your Live Scan form and your date of birth to see your current background check status.

Will you accept a Certifix tokens or direct bill accounts?

Yes, Valley Livescan is a Certifix Live Scan provider. We will happily accept Certifix tokens for payment of your rolling and/or government fees. Travel fees are additional.

We also accept Certifix direct bill accounts for payment of your rolling and/or government fees. Travel fees are additional.

Does Valley LiveScan offer fingerprinting for groups?

Certainly! This saves you and your organization time and money by fingerprinting a group of applicants at once. Travel fees are reduced in this situation and you don't have team members traveling all over to find a live scan location over several days. This allows you to complete the process for an entire pool of applicants at once. All identification and paperwork requirements still apply, but the process is easily streamlined when everyone is together. Our systems are completely self-sufficient so we operate in virtually any environment with or without electricity.

What network processes your Live Scan data?

Valley LiveScan transmits all Live Scan data securely to our processing partner Certifix Live Scan. Certifix Live Scan is a pioneering leader in the realm of identity management and fingerprinting services.

The fingerprints are then sent securely via electronic transmission to the appropriate FBI or California DOJ-certified channeling agencies for background check processing.