F.A.Q
F.A.Q.


What is Live Scan fingerprinting?
Why Live Scan and Not Ink?
What you will need for Live Scan services?
What costs are involved with Live Scan?
What is a "Rolling Fee"?
If I have already had Live Scan fingerprints taken, do I need to be
fingerprinted again?
My fingerprints were rejected, why? What do I do now? Do I have to
pay again?


What is Live Scan fingerprinting?
Live Scan fingerprinting is a technology that allows us to capture
your fingerprints electronically. After your fingerprints have been
digitally captured they are then transmitted to the Department of
Justice and/or FBI or other authorized receiving agencies. The true
identity of individuals can only be established through the
submission of their fingerprints.


Why Live Scan and Not Ink?
Most of the U.S.states are now requiring you to have your
fingerprints taken using Live Scan. This new Live Scan technology
allows us to replace the old manual ink method. With the electronic
transfer of fingerprints it only takes seconds to transmit, instead of
the days sending it with conventional US mail. The DOJ should
receive your fingerprint submissions anywhere from a few hours up
to 72 hours.

What you will need for Live Scan services?
1) You will need to bring your "Request For Live Scan Service"
application, also known as a BCII 8016 form. You will need to
complete numbers 1-6 on the top half of this application which
must be correctly filled out and completed (Click Here To See
Example and Numbers on the Application Form).

If you do not have a Live Scan form please contact your employer,
company, organization or requesting agency for this application
form. Make sure when you get this form that you are also given the
proper information listed below, in order to be ready for Live Scan:

ORI Code
Type of Application
Job Title or Type of License, Certification or Permit
Agency Address Set Contributing Agency
Mail Code

Billing Number (Only if they are paying for your background check)
OCA (Your Number) If applicable.

2) You must also have or bring a Government Issued I.D.
Examples: Drivers License, State issued ID Card, Passport ID, Alien
Residence Card, Military ID, Out-of -State ID Card or Drives License,
etc. Your ID MUST BE Valid, it can not be expired.

What costs are involved with Live Scan?
In most cases the Dept of Justice is always required and the state
charge is $32. In some cases applicants are also required to have
an FBI background check which the state charges $24. These fees
can vary based on non-profit status and other considerations.

What is a "Rolling Fee"?
A rolling fee is the amount in which an agency charges to digitally
capture your fingerprints and transmit them to the Department of
Justice and/or FBI or other requesting agencies. This fee varies
from agency to agency.

If I have already had Live Scan fingerprints taken, do I need to be
fingerprinted again?
Yes. By law, and in accordance with your right to privacy,
organizations and/or companies may not share applicant
background in some cases teachers and school districts will share
this info. Please check with your school and district to see if this
would apply to you.

My fingerprints were rejected, why? What do I do now? Do I have to
pay again?
Fingerprints can be rejected for several reasons. The most common
reason is that applicant's fingerprints ridges were to hard to read
and then were rejected. Reasons why they may have been rejected
are: cracks, scars, cuts, bandages, worn down ridges, calluses or
sweaty hands. If an applicant's fingerprints are rejected due to any
of these reasons the originating Live Scan agency must re-take the
applicant's fingerprints at no additional cost.

Other reasons why your fingerprint submissions may have been
rejected:
1) Your "Request For Live Scan Service" application was filled out
incorrectly or was incomplete. When this happens the Live Scan
agency must re-collect rolling fees and state charges.
2) This rarely ever happens but if your fingerprints are rejected by
DOJ and/or FBI or other requesting agencies due to an error, the
Live Scan agency will take your fingerprints at no additional cost.

If your fingerprints are rejected and you are having them re-taken
you must bring your rejection letter from the Dept. of Justice and
your ATI (Applicant Transmission Identifier) number.