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Live Scan pricing has two parts, and almost nobody explains that before they quote you. Once you see how it is built, every quote you have been given will make sense.
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What You Pay

  • Our rolling fee — $30 per person. Same fee at our office or at your location. For groups of ten or more it drops to $25 per person.
  • The government fee — not ours, and it varies. The California DOJ, and the FBI where your applicant type requires it, charge their own background check fees. Your agency may add a CORI fee. These commonly run about $32 to $49, and some applicant types cost more.
  • A travel fee — only if we come to you. It depends on where you are and how quickly you need us, and we quote it before you book.
Your total is our fee plus the government fee. There is nothing else, and nothing is added at the counter. One exception worth knowing: if your Request for Live Scan form carries a billing number, the requesting agency is billed for the government fee directly and you usually pay only the $30.

Why We Cannot Quote Your Total Until We See Your Form

The government fee is not one number. It is set by the applicant type and the ORI code printed on your Request for Live Scan Service form (BCIA 8016). A teacher, a nurse, a real estate licensee, a volunteer and a contractor are all charged differently, and the same job title can carry different fees for different agencies. Some are standard enough that we know them without looking — a DRE real estate submission, for example. Most are not. So there are two ways to get an exact number:
  • Send us your form ahead of time. Text or email a photo of it. We read the ORI, applicant type and billing information and tell you the exact total before you come in.
  • Bring it with you. We enter it into the system and tell you the total before anything is submitted. Nothing is transmitted until you know what it costs.
A single all-in figure quoted over the phone by someone who has not seen your form is an estimate at best.
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Why Every Place You Call Gives You a Different Number

Because they are quoting different things. The government fee does not change from one provider to another. It is set by the agency and it follows your form, not your choice of location. The rolling fee is the only part that varies — every provider sets its own. What makes the comparison confusing is that some places quote you only their rolling fee, some quote a bundled total for one common applicant type, and almost nobody says which they are doing. So ask two questions of anyone you call:
  • What is your rolling fee?
  • Are the DOJ and FBI fees included in that, or separate?
For the record, our $30 covers fingerprint capture, electronic submission, a review of your form before we send it, careful data entry, and two copies of the completed form for your records. If you want the full breakdown of how California builds these fees, see how much a Live Scan costs in California.

Groups and On-Site Appointments

Ten or more people brings the rolling fee to $25 each. There is no minimum group size — two people is a group. The travel fee depends on where you are, and for larger groups of thirty, forty or fifty we will often discount it or waive it altogether. Details are on our mobile fingerprinting page.

Paying, Receipts and Getting Reimbursed

  • Your employer can pay. Not every Live Scan provider will take payment from a third party. We will — over the phone, or we can send a payment link to whoever is paying.
  • Card, Apple Pay, payment link or cash.
  • You get a receipt. Card, Apple Pay and payment-link transactions generate one automatically, which is what most people hand to their employer or agency for reimbursement. Cash we write out by hand. Ask us for an invoice and you will have one.
  • Payment is taken at the time of service. We are required to collect it then — it is not a preference of ours.
  • If you are short, say so. It happens more often than you would think. We can usually hold the transaction for up to 24 hours while you sort payment out. After that the record has to be deleted and you would need to be printed again.
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FAQ

Live Scan fingerprinting is available at certified providers across California, including our Beverly Hills and Los Angeles offices. You can also schedule a mobile Live Scan appointment at your home or workplace.

The total cost includes a \$30 rolling fee plus government fees, which vary depending on the ORI code and applicant type listed on your “Request for Live Scan Service” form. Government fees can range from $0 (with a billing number) to $15, $32, or over $100—for example, for firearm certifications or adoption. Unfortunately, many Live Scan vendors do not fully disclose these additional charges, leading to confusion. At Anshin Notary, we’re upfront and transparent. Our pricing structure matches what is listed on our official DOJ vendor profile and the California DOJ fee chart. Bring your form or provide your ORI and applicant type for an accurate quote.

No. We clearly separate our $30 rolling fee from any applicable DOJ or FBI government fees. These fees depend on your requesting agency’s arrangements with the DOJ and are required by law. We never add surprise charges or upsells.

Yes. DOJ and FBI each assess different fees depending on the type of background check. Some checks require only DOJ processing, others include FBI or additional databases like firearms or child abuse indexes. We calculate fees based on your ORI code and applicant type.

Some agencies use billing numbers, which means the applicant pays only the $30 rolling fee. These are typically nonprofit, government, or educational entities. For all other cases, your cost depends on the exact Live Scan submission requirements set by your agency.

Yes, we occasionally provide discounted rolling fees for students, seniors, and nonprofit volunteers. Reach out via our Contact page to ask about current discounts before your appointment.

Our rolling fee is $30 regardless of which office you visit. However, mobile Live Scan services may include a travel fee based on your location. Government fees remain the same statewide and are based solely on your submission details.

We accept most credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and cash. Personal or business checks are not accepted. Per DOJ regulations, we must collect full payment at the time of service because we remit government fees on your behalf—we cannot invoice later.

Yes. We offer discounted rolling fees for schools, employers, or agencies scheduling multiple Live Scan submissions. Visit our Group Live Scan page to learn more.

The total cost is based on two components: our $30 rolling fee and the government fee(s) determined by your ORI code and applicant type. These details are listed on your request form. We recommend bringing the form for an accurate price estimate.

We provide premium service at fair rates and will consider matching competitor quotes if they’re legitimate and include all applicable fees. Just share the details with us—we value transparency and accuracy above all.
 

 

 

Both are government fees, and which ones apply is decided by your applicant type, not by us. Some agencies require a California DOJ check only. Others require DOJ and FBI, which adds the FBI's own fee on top. You cannot work this out by guessing — it is set by the applicant type and ORI code printed on your Request for Live Scan form. That is why two people can be fingerprinted on the same morning, in the same chair, and pay different totals.

Credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, a payment link we can text you, or cash. One practical note on cash: we do not always carry exact change, so bring the closest amount you can.

Yes. If you pay by card, Apple Pay or payment link, the receipt is generated automatically and reaches you within moments of the transaction — that is what most people hand to their employer or agency. If you pay cash, we write one out for you by hand. If you need it as an invoice instead, ask and you will have one.

Yes. Not every Live Scan provider will take payment from someone who is not standing in front of them. We will. Your employer can pay over the phone, or we can send a payment link to whoever is paying. The only condition is that payment is collected at the time of service.

Key Points

Live Scan & Fingerprinting: Same-day mobile and in-office services, including FD-258 ink cards, for employment, licensing, immigration, and background checks.

FBI Background Checks: Secure fingerprint-based checks for jobs, visas, travel, and legal needs—expedited available.

Apostille & Authentication: California and federal apostille services for Hague and non-Hague countries.

International Document Services: Document preparation, translations, and processing for international use.

Notary Public Services: Mobile and in-office California notary. Appointment only.

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