Live Scan Fingerprinting

Live Scan is a digital fingerprinting service that transmits criminal history background checks electronically to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and/or Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). It’s used for a variety of purposes, including employment, licensing, certification, volunteering, and foreign matters. Live Scan is inkless fingerprinting. Background reports are typically completed within 2-5 days.

At San Diego City Live Scan, we specialize in providing efficient and reliable Live Scan services to individuals and organizations, ensuring a smooth and secure process.

Trusted Certification: We’re a recognized location by the State of California Department of Justice.

Exceptional Ratings: Praised for our service quality with top reviews on Google and Yelp in San Diego.

Speedy Results: Benefit from our fast processing, ensuring your background checks are completed promptly.

Who Needs a Live Scan?

Our Live Scan fingerprinting services in San Diego are tailored to meet a wide array of requirements, ensuring compliance, security, and convenience for individuals and organizations alike. Whether you’re pursuing new job opportunities, need licensure in a specific field, or require fingerprinting for legal purposes, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the most common examples of when the Live Scan Background is needed:

• Employment Background Checks: Essential for jobs in schools, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, and more, where trust and security are paramount.
• Professional Licenses: For individuals applying for or renewing professional licenses in sectors that demand stringent background checks.
• DOJ Personal Record Reviews: For individuals seeking to review or challenge their own criminal records or to satisfy certain legal requirements.
• Immigration Purposes: Requested by attorneys for visa applications, citizenship processes, or other immigration-related matters.
• Volunteer Screening: For volunteers working with vulnerable populations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties.
• State Applications and Permits: Required for various state-regulated permits and applications, including but not limited to Concealed Weapon Permits (CCW), Cannabis Business Licenses and Security Guard Certifications

FBI Background Check

Get an official copy of your FBI Fingerprint-Based Background Check, also called your Identity History Summary/Rap Sheet. This service is ideal if you need your FBI criminal history record for personal review, travel, immigration, adoption, or professional requirements.

Your fingerprints are captured and securely submitted electronically to the FBI through an approved channeler. Once your results are ready, you’ll receive a secure email link to access, download, and print your report online.

 Cost Structure

Understanding the costs associated with Live Scan fingerprinting is essential. We strive to make our pricing clear and straightforward:

• Rolling Fee: Our service includes a rolling fee of $29 for capturing and processing your fingerprints. This fee is for our services and does not cover additional governmental fees.
• DOJ & FBI Fees: The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fees vary depending on the type of application. These fees are required for the background check process and are separate from our rolling fee.

Please note, the total cost of your Live Scan will include our rolling fee plus any applicable DOJ and FBI fees, which depend on the specifics of your application.