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California applicants needing LiveScan fingerprinting Background Check, here is
what you should know:
1: OBTAIN and COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE FORM: Before heading off to
fulfilling your fingerprint based (a.k.a. LiveScan) background check
requirement, make sure you obtain the correct form to bring to the LiveScan
facility. Some of these forms (links) are available on our "Quick Link"
page. These forms are generally available from your employer, licensing
board, or websites. Just remember, other than your personal information (e.g.,
your name, gender, DOB, etc.), this form should have been pre-filled before
given to you. In general, it should have been pre-filled with the Requesting
Agency ORI, Application Type, Agency Address, Billing Number (if applicable),
Level of Service (Cal-DOJ check and FBI check), etc.
2: MAKE THREE COPIES (unless you have triplicate form): You will need
to bring three copies of the form with you when going to get your fingerprints
taken. The LiveScan operator will keep the first/original form and you will
receive two forms back. Remember to have the operator fill out the bottom of
the form.
3: LOCATE A CONVENIENT OR TRUSTED LIVESCAN PROVIDER: Find a convenient
LiveScan Service Provider or one you are comfortable with. Traditionally, only
law enforcement agencies can process LiveScan Fingerprinting, however, this is
no longer the case. Today, there are over 500 private service providers in the
state of California, of which a significant number of them are Biometrics4ALL's
customers. To see a full listing of all private providers, please go to
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http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.php
4: SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR GO TO A WALK-IN FACILITY: Some facilities
offer services by appointment only while others offer walk-in services on a
first come first serve basis. Depending on your situation, one may work better
for you than the other. Please call the facility to ensure smooth process. If
you have large number of people to process (10 or more is a good rule of
thumb), you may want to consider hiring mobile service providers where they can
come to you to process your group.
5: BRING MONEY AND GO TO THE LIVESCAN FACILITY: Remember to bring some
type of payment to the LiveScan facility. Please check with the facility for
acceptable form of payment (Visa, Master Card, AMEX, Check, or Cash). Most
private providers charge between $15 to $25 "rolling" fee in addition to the
governmental fees ($0 ~ $105) that may also apply to your application.
Therefore, your total cost may range up to as much as $130. The actual
fingerprinting and transaction processing should last between 3 to 15 minutes.
6: SEND ONE COPY OF THE FORM: You will receive 2 copies of the forms
back after your LiveScan session. The LiveScan operator should have completed
the bottom of each form. Make sure you send ONE of those copies to your
requesting agency (generally the address on the top portion of the form) to
complete your process.
7: WAIT FOR RESULT: In general, most of the background checks are
completed within 7 days, however, in some situations, it can take as long as
weeks or even up to 3 months to complete. If you do not receive your results
within two weeks, please call Cal-DOJ hotline at (916) 227-3823 for some
research and also notify your LiveScan facility about the situation.
We hope this information is helpful,
Biometrics4ALL Management Team
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