Welcome to American Fingerprinting Livescan, a California DOJ approved Live Scan Fingerprinting services provider. We offer an expeditious, accurate, and secure fingerprinting process.

Our website is powered by Biometrics4ALL, an approved FBI Channeler and the largest Live Scan service provider in the State of California. This infrastructure has successfully processed over 8 million fingerprint background check applicants with the lowest rejection rate in the industry. This is also the only Live Scan service infrastructure that encrypts all of your personal and sensitive data at all times and we will never use your personal data for any other purposes or share with other parties.

You may process a variety of Live Scan services such as the FBI Background Check, FINRA License clearance, FBI Personal Record Review (Departmental Order), California Request for Live Scan (Form 8016), etc. Select one of the options below or click on the Get Fingerprinted menu option at the top to get started. For additional assistance, visit our FAQ section below.

 
Common California Live Scan Fingerprinting Requests (Quick Links)
Click on one of the Quick Links or click on the “Get Fingerprinted” menu option at the top of the page to start the process.
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
A0522  |  Alarm   |  Locksmith  |  Private Investigator   |  Private Patrol   |  Security Guard   |  Repossession Agency   |  Training License
Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)
A0059  | Vehicle Salesperson  |   Dealer   |   Driving Instructor  |   Manufacturer   |   Transporter  |   Dismantler   |   Registration Service   |   Distributor  |   Lessor-Retailer   |   Remanufacturer   |   Any Other Vehicle Industry Relating to an Occupational License
Notary Public
A0084  |  Notary Public Commission
California Board of Registered Nursing
A0391  |  Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) License
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
A0281  |  Teacher Credential
Bureau of Real Estate
A0075  |  CalBRE license
Contractors State License Board
A0857  |  Contractor License
Los Angeles County Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC)
A1934  |  In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
California Department of Insurance
A0042  |  California Resident Licensing
Personal Record Review
CA0349435  |  Personal Criminal History Review and Dispute
California Cannabis Industry Association
AL762  |  Manufactured Cannabis Safety
AM412  |  Bureau of Cannabis Control
Others (With Billing Number)

Other purposes and the Requesting Agency Supplied 8016 Form has a 6-digit Billing Number

Others (No Billing Number)

Other purposes and the 8016 Form does NOT have a Billing Number

California Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  1. Click on "Get Fingerprinted" to get started.
  2. Enter your Email to proceed.
  3. You will receive an email with a Verification Code, enter the Code start the transaction.
  4. If you have an 8016 form, enter the fields to match the form.
  5. Using the built-in Google Map, search for Live Scan Locations near you.
  6. Schedule an appointment with one of 1,000+ Fingerprinting Locations.
  7. Pay for the transaction using a major credit card.
  8. Print the REQUEST FOR CONTACTLESS LIVE SCAN Form and the 8016 FORM for your records. You do not need to hand over either form to the Live Scan operator.
  9. Receive a confirmation email with a QR Code to be used at the Appointment. Then follow the on-site steps below:
    1. STEP 1 (Arrival): Be on time to the Live Scan Service Center (we recommend arriving 3 minutes before your appointment)
    2. STEP 2 (Notify): Inform the Service Center staff that you have arrived
    3. STEP 3 (Activate): Operator will activate the Live Scan system
    4. STEP 4 (Payment ID): Tell the Operator your Payment ID (7 Capital Letter Code)
    5. STEP 5 (Validate ID): Swipe your Driver License across the black magnetic strip reader or the Operator may ask for your government issued Picture ID
    6. STEP 6 (Scan Fingers): Operator will tell you to put your fingers on the scanner surface in the following order:
      Right 4 Fingers
      Left 4 Fingers
      Two Thumbs Together
    7. STEP 7 (Quality Control):Wait for Live Scan Operator to tell you everything is good or to rescan certain fingers
    8. STEP 8 (Departure):Leave the service center when finished (there is no paperwork)
  10. Click on the Transaction History option to check on your transaction progress.
  11. Requesting Agency will receive Cal-DOJ results typically within a few hours via Cal-DOJ’s email portal!
  1. Should follow Social Distancing Guidelines.
  2. Must be fingerprinted inside the State of California. Exceptions must be pre-approved by Cal-DOJ.
  3. Must present non-expired Cal-DOJ Approved Identification(s) to the Live Scan operator. See what to bring section below for details.

FINGERPRINT ROLLING FEE: $35 (includes live scan fingerprinting fee, make appointment, enter data online, credit card charge, 8016 Forms, and track transaction status).

CAL-DOJ and FBI FEE: Varies from $0 to $81 depending on the Application Type.

CANCELLATION or REFUND: A $5 Fee will be applied to all refunds. Applicant must be fingerprinted within 30 days from purchase.

REFUND/CANCELLATION: To receive a refund, you may cancel the transaction.

  • A printout of the Request for Live Scan Form (recommended but not required if you have access to the confirmation email). Please print from this website at the end of the transaction.
  • Non-expired Approved Primary Identification. Approved ID includes:
    • State-issued driver’s license
    • U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
    • Federal Government Personal Identity Verification Card (PIV)
    • Uniformed Services Identification Card
    • Department of Defense Common Access Card
    • Foreign Passport with Appropriate Immigration Document(s)
    • USCIS – Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
    • USCIS – Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
    • Federal, state, or local government agency ID card with photograph
    • U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
    • Canadian driver’s license
    • State ID card if the state’s identification card standards are the same as for the driver’s license

Your fingerprints will be submitted to Cal-DOJ immediately after fingerprinting. Typical turn-around time from Cal-DOJ is only a few hours. Virtually all of the fingerprint background check transactions are completed within 48 hours. However, occasionally, transactions can take up to a few weeks. For example, older (age) applicant’s transactions can often take longer due to poorer fingerprint quality or paper based fingerprint records which requires manual handling.

California Department of Justice typically sends the result within 48 hours. However, it can take up to a few weeks. After 2 weeks, visit Cal-DOJ’s Live Scan status website https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov/ to check on the status of your transaction. You will be asked to enter the live scan assigned 10-digit Applicant Tracking identifier (ATI) for your transaction along with your birth date. You can find the ATI number on the Transaction History page. Please note that the ATI is a combination of capital letters and numbers (e.g. B123ABC789).

If the Cal-DOJ cannot locate your transaction, it does not mean they did not receive it. Generally, it means that they have not completed their processing. Wait a couple more weeks and try again. If after 4 weeks there is still no status, please contact us at support@ApplicantServices.com for further assistance. When emailing us, please include your ATI number, your name, and date of your Live Scan transaction.

Less than 0.5% of the Applicants will be rejected due to poor fingerprint image quality. If you received a rejection notification, click on the Transaction History option, select the transaction, and click on the “Resubmission” link will be made available. First resubmission is free when the following requirements are met:

  • Must complete the Resubmission within 30 days from the original transaction (we recommend 14 days).
  • Must reschedule online with the Original Live Scan Location to perform the Resubmission.
  • Rejection must be caused by poor fingerprint quality. If you entered the data incorrectly, you must initiate and pay for a NEW transaction.
  • We recommend that you apply ample lotion to your hands throughout the day for one week prior to returning to the Live Scan location for resubmission.

If received two rejection letters. You will need to undergo the Name Check process. Please visit: https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/fingerprints/fbinamecheck.pdf

Biometrics4ALL offers more than 1,000 Live Scan Locations throughout California. Simply click on "Get Fingerprinted" menu at the top of the page and proceed to process a transaction. Or select the "Live Scan Locations" option at the top to find a fingerprinting provider near you. However, you must complete the transaction online otherwise it will not be the Social Distancing Live Scan process.