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Live Scan Fingerprinting Services in Los Angeles - Fast, Reliable and Secure

What is Live Scan Fingerprinting and Why it Matters

Many people wonder why they even need to get Livescan fingerprints. Livescan Fingerprinting is a digital fingerprinting process used to capture high-quality fingerprint images, which are then encrypted, and together with other information in the client’s Request for Live Scan Form, sent directly to government agencies. The government agencies use these images to access criminal arrest records. Those records are then sent from the government, usually the California Department of Justice, to the agency requesting the information.  It’s important because live scan provides a fast, secure, and accurate way to verify a criminal record. In most of the cases where live scan is required, the clients is applying to for a position where they are caring for another, or providing a service that is regulated by statute in order to protect consumers. Some of the positions  include IHSS and other caregivers,  teachers, nurses, security personnel, and volunteers working with vulnerable populations. Others involve licenses such as real estate, accounting, law and many others.

Clients often ask us why do they need to get fingerprinted multiple times, for example,  for each new job or license they apply for? While this is a fair question, the alternative would be allowing agencies to electronically share criminal arrest records, which may create a risk that your private arrest information is disseminated. Your criminal arrest history contains information that is vitally important to your penal interest, and if it fell into the wrong hands, it could be extremely damaging. Allowing only the agency  where you’re applying to see your record, is the best way to protect the your privacy and penal interest.

What type of fingerprinting do I need?

Learn how to ask your agency so you get the correct fingerprint background check

If your employer asks you to “get fingerprinted” or to “get a fingerprint background check”, here are some important fingerprinting questions  for your employer  to clarify what you need. This will make your life a whole lot easier. These “gotta-knows” have to do with things like digital or ink,? California State or Federal?, and other various details.

Fingerprint Background Check for International Immigration

• Immigration and travel to foreign countries typically requires either ink card fingerprints, or a FBI Background Check (FBI Identity History Summary Report) with an Apostille. We can assist with virtually any of these or other requirements for international immigration. .

Live Scan Fingerprinting for Out-of-State Clients

• Out-of-state clients often need Live Scan for licensing or employment in California. We help out-of-state clients understand the process so that they are able to follow up with their agencies. We also do whatever we can to accommodate their requirements. For instance, we can even provide Mobile Live Scan and meet them at the airport to obtain their fingerprints so they don’t have to stay in Los Angeles. 

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Electronic Live Scan Fingerprints or Ink Fingerprinting on FD258 Fingerprint Cards?

•Many clients require ink fingerprinting onFD258 ink card fingerprints in connection with out-of-state licensure applications, international immigration applications or applications for employment in the federal government. It requires more time to fingerprint clients using ink fingerprint cards, and these cards take longer to process. We can help you determine which method you need and ensure your prints meet the required standards. Learn more about the distinction between these on our page here. 

Understanding Live Scan Fingerprinting Costs

The standard fees for Live Scan Fingerprint Los Angeles consist of the rolling fee of $30 for the fingerprinting and the background investigation fee.

• Live scan prices consist of a “rolling fee” (for capturing the fingerprints and submitting to the CADOJ) which is a service charge. Our charge is $30. We offer special discounts as well. There are Criminal Offender Record Information (“CORI”) fees charged by the CADOJ. The amount of these fees depends on the agency receiving the results but typically ranges from $32 to $49. You will not have to pay these fees if your agency gave you a “billing number” on your Request for Live Scan form. We need to see your form to correctly determine your CORI fees. We are transparent about these fees and always explain to you what the fees will be when you visit and present your form. If you’re shopping around for services, make sure to compare the vendor price, or fingerprint rolling fee. This is because the other part of your fee are government fees and they will not change, regardless of where you go. Also, make sure that your agency requiring the live scan does not require you visit a specific vendor.

We offer special group discounts! Call for details! 

What to Prepare for Your Live Scan Fingerprinting Appointment

Item 1: Completed Request for Live Scan Form

You should complete your Live Scan Service Form prior to your visit. Here are some important FAQs to know about completing the form. Many clients have trouble fulfilling this requirement, either because they are not given the form by their licensing agency, or because they are not able to print it out.  We are happy to assist with printing the document for an additional fee.

The most important information in the form is in the top 2 sections, which contain the “ORI Number” and the “Applicant Type”, in addition to other information.  Ordinarily, each agency which requires the client to obtain a Live Scan has multiple Applicant Types registered with the CADOJ. Thousands of Agencies are registered with the California Department of Justice and authorized to receive electronic copies of individual applicant’s criminal history records. Clients visiting our office without a completed form will be asked to complete it prior to getting fingerprinted.

We have many forms available for you if you don’t have yours. However, it is your responsibility to make sure you have the correct type of form for your agency.

We will complete the bottom of the form. The most important piece of information there is the ATI number. Each live scan record has a unique ATI number. Most agencies want applicants to send them the completed form, so they have a copy of the ATI number.

Item 2: Government Issued Photo Identification

You need to bring your valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport. A driver’s license needs to be issued by a state in the US, and a passport can be issued by any country. If a client does not have this document, other documents are acceptable. You can learn more about these other acceptable forms of ID here.

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Live Scan Fingerprinting Service Areas

Our core areas of service in Los Angeles include Century City, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Mid-Wilshire, Downtown Los Angeles, Playa Del Rey, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, Playa Vista, Bel Air, Brentwood, Hancock Park, Mar Vista, Venice and many other areas.

Our live scan fingerprinting  machine technology enables us to provide mobile fingerprinting services anywhere in Los Angeles. We also service many other areas in and around Los Angeles County. Since we are mobile, we can travel just about anywhere our clients want us to.  

What to do for Rejected Fingerprints

Live Scan Fingerprints can sometimes be rejected by the CADOJ or the FBI due to poor quality. If a live scan fingerprint submission is rejected, you will receive a rejection letter from the CADOJ and you will need to visit us again, free of charge. We will then take and submit your fingerprints again, free of charge. If your fingerprints are rejected again, then the CADOJ will access your criminal arrest record using your personal information, including your social security number, and electronically send your record to the requesting agency. This means that you’ll never need to visit us more than 2 times. 

Fingerprint Technology

There are many reasons why fingerprints might be rejected. We use state of the art live scan fingerprinting machine technology that, together with the computer systems at the California Department of Justice and the FBI, perform a sophisticated technical analysis of fingerprint friction ridges. 

Fingerprint History, Science and Anatomy

Dating back to 300 B.C., fingerprinting has been around for a while. Learn about fingerprint history, fingerprint science and fingerprint anatomy on our blog.

Mobile Live Scan Fingerprinting

Many of our clients use are mobile live scan fingerprinting service, where we visit clients at a location of their choice, like the Intuit Dome, or at their home or office.  This is ideal for groups such as employers needing fingerprinting for groups of employees on-site, for schools who need to fingerprint groups of volunteers on-site, or for religious organizations who need to fingerprint groups of volunteers, just to name a few. We bring all the necessary equipment on site. Clients simply need their identification and Live Scan Service Form ready. We conveniently accept all forms of digital payment at the point of sale.

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How Long Does Live Scan Fingerprinting Take

First, the your driver’s license is scanned into our system. Then, we enter or replace this with the information in the Request for Live Scan form, which is the most important document. We’ll ask you to confirm the information. If you fill out the form before you come, the Live Scan process takes only 5-10 minutes. Some fingerprints require more work. This may happen, for instance, with older clients whose fingerprint quality fails to pass a review on our machines.

Processing Time for Live Scan Results

CADOJ typically processes Live Scan fingerprint records within 72 hours, but delays may occur. Once the fingerprints are processed, your criminal record is sent to your agency.

Then, your agency will need to process the record. Every agency works differently, so you will need to contact your agency to follow up. Your agency I’ll ask you for an ATI number, which is your unique record number appearing at the bottom of your Request For Live Scan form. Many agencies want clients to send them a copy of the completed form.

You can your live scan fingerprinting processing results by checking at the CA Department of Justice website.  

You will need to enter your ATI number, and your Date of Birth.

Live Scan fingerprinting is the technique and technology used to capture fingerprints electronically. It replaces the more traditional method of ink and paper. The fingerprints are electronically transmitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a criminal record check. A response is sent to the agency requesting the live scan fingerprint los angeles. If required the DOJ forwards the Live Scan fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Through Live Scan fingerprinting background clearances can be processed within a few days instead of weeks it requires for traditional fingerprinting.

live scan fingerprint los Angeles is used to reveal criminal history information for identification, employment and licensing purposes by matching fingerprints and other identifying information to existing data files for an individual.

The agency or employer requesting the Live Scan fingerprint will provide the applicant with the Request for Live Scan Form. At the Live Scan near me location a trained and certified technician will scan your fingerprints with a Live Scan fingerprint scanner. The live scan fingerprint los angeles process takes around 5 to 10 minutes. Immediately following the fingerprints are electronically transmitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for background processing. All appropriate fees will be collected from the applicant by the technician.

Anyone applying for the first time to be licensed as a vehicle salesperson, dealer, driving instructor, manufacturer, transporter, dismantler, registration service, distributor, lessor-retailer, remanufacturer, or any other vehicle industry relating to an occupational license issued by DMV will be Live Scan fingerprinted. California fingerprinting also applies to first time applicants for an ambulance driver certificate. The following are some other professions that are required to submit FBI fingerprints report: Notaries, Real Estate Licensees, Stock Brokers, Lawyers, Teachers, Foster Parents, Care Givers, DMV Licensed Professionals, Security Guards, Surgeons, Nurses, Doctors, Contractors, Appraisers, etc.

Once located where to get Fingerprints near me, make sure to carry the following items in Live scan session

i. 3 copies of the completed “Request for Live Scan Service” form BCIA 8016. The form is given to the applicant by the agency requesting the Live Scan and must be completed by the agency and applicant. We cannot provide the form or assist in filling it out.

ii. A valid government-issued photo ID > See below ⇩

iii. Payment for the Live Scan service > We accept Cash, Visa, Master Card, Amex and Discover

The identification for FBI fingerprints must contain a photo, physical description, signature, serial number, issue / expiry date, date of birth etc.

I. The applicant must provide 1 of the following Primary ID forms:

  • California Driver’s License
  • California DMV Identification Card
  • Valid out-of-state Driver’s License

II. If the applicant does not have any of the above, the applicant may provide 1 of the following Secondary ID forms, AND provide 2 of the Supplemental Documents below:

Secondary ID forms – 1 required (and 2 Supplemental Documents below)

State Government Issued Certificate of Birth

US Active Duty/Retiree/Reservist Military Identification Card

US Passport

Federal Government Personal Identify Verification Card

Department of Defense Common Access Card

US Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Identification Card

Social Security Card

Court Order for Name Change/Gender Change/Adoptions/Divorce

Marriage Certificate (Government Certificate Issued)

US Government Issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad

Foreign Passport with Appropriate Immigration Document(s)

Certificate of Citizenship (N560)

Certificate of Naturalization (N550)

INS I-551 Resident Alien Card Issued Since 1997

INS I-688 Temporary Resident ID Card

INS I-688B, I-766 Employment Authorization Card

Supplemental Documents – 2 required

Utility Bill (address)

Jurisdictional Voter Registration Card

Vehicle Registration Card/Title

Paycheck Stub with Name/Address

Jurisdictional Public Assistance Card

Spouse/Parent Affidavit

Cancelled Check or Bank Statement

Mortgage Documents

The agency or employer requesting the Live Scan fingerprint will provide the applicant with the Request for Live Scan form.

As a courtesy to our clients, blank Request for Live Scan Service forms can be downloaded through the following links:

The standard fees for Live Scan Fingerprint Los Angeles consist of the rolling fee of $30 for the fingerprinting and the background investigation fee. The Fingerprint Los Angeles and background investigation fees are different and depends on the level of service and is charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Additionally if your requesting agency asked for an FBI background check, an FBI fee will be due. Your total fee (Rolling Fee + Government Fee) will be given to you before your fingerprints are scanned. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash, credit/debit cards, Venmo. A $50 fee will be charged for any payment that is not approved by your credit card company, bank or other obligor.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) usually processes Live Scan fingerprinting within 72 hours. Delays may occur. For any significant delays the DOJ will contact the requesting agency. The results are either emailed or sent to the requesting agency listed on the Request for Live Scan Service Form. Once the Live Scan process has been completed, please contact the agency handling your employment or licensing with all inquiries.
You can check your fingerprinting results here https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov/ or by calling the Department of Justice’s 24-hour automated telephone service at (916) 227-4557. You will need your birth date and the 10-digit Automated Transaction (ATI) number which is located at the bottom of the Applicant Live Scan Request Form. The ATI number always appears in the following sequence: 1 letter; 3 numbers; 3 letters and 3 numbers.
Live Scan will avoid many of the problems associated with ink prints, such as smudging, smearing, and over or under inking. A major benefit of Live Scan FBI fingerprints is in processing speed since nearly all of those without criminal records are done within 72 hours and up to 30 days if there is a criminal record. Rolled ink prints (traditionally submitted on a fingerprint card) can take 10 to 12 days to process (plus mail time) and up to 60 days if there is a criminal record.
DMV cannot release a license or permit until the applicant passes a background check from DOJ.
No, DMV cannot contact DOJ for a copy of the results sent to another agency, nor can we accept a copy from any other source. DMV must receive a communication directly from DOJ to process the application. In order to receive communications from DOJ, the applicant must report to a Live Scan station with the correct DMV form, DMV 8016, Request for Live Scan Service (See above).

The ORI code is assigned by the DOJ (Department of Justice). In order to get an ORI code the organization/agency has to apply with the DOJ to become an authorized applicant agency.

California law authorizes certain governmental and private organizations to conduct criminal record background checks to help determine the suitability of a person applying for a license, employment or as a volunteer working with children, the elderly or disabled. Law enforcement agencies, public and private schools, non-profit organizations and in-home supportive care agencies are some of the agencies authorized to conduct fingerprint background checks.

Follow the detailed step by step instructions on the DOJ website which explain the complete process an agency needs to follow to get authorization and submit fingerprints. They also have links to the forms that need to be filled out. This process can take six weeks to complete, sometimes longer if FBI approvals are required. You will be notified in writing when you can begin sending applicants to be fingerprinted. You will also receive your ORI code.

Please contact Trustline at 1-800-822-8490.  Trustline was created by the California Legislature to offer parents, employment agencies, child care resource
and referral programs, and child care providers access to a background check conducted by the California Department of Social Services.

Live Scan Fingerprinting Fees

Our Service Fees

  • Rolling Fee: $30
  • Travel Fee: Call for quote

Government Fees (either one or both will apply) (as of May 2017)

  • CA Dept of Justice $32 or more depending on application type
  • FBI  $17

Additional Information

  • Additional fees may apply for after hours mobile Live Scan, holidays, and significant travel.
  • We Accept Most Forms of Payment Payment for the Live Scan service in the form of exact cash, credit card, Venmo etc. NO PERSONAL CHECKS. 
  • Resubmission – Re-do for rejected prints; no charge if original Live Scan was processed by us.
  • Please contact us today for a quote, help@anshinotarycom, or 1-424-253-8149
  • Government fees may vary per applicant’s Requesting Agency, Government entity and/or other level of service requested.
  • The rolling fee covers the Live Scan Provider’s cost for performing the electronic fingerprinting task.
  • Non-profit and large group discounts available.
  • Contact us to set up an escrow (draw down) accounts. All fees are subject to change without notice and the rolling fees may also vary by location.
  • Current and all other Government Applicant Fee Rates can be found on the California Attorney General’s website here. (Department of Justice Live Scan Fingerprint Processing Fees) *Fees subject to change

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