The Livescan Fingerprinting provides inkless fingerprinting which is electronically transmitted to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) for completion of a criminal record check.
Livescan Fingerprinting and Notary Services
Prices for Livescan Fingerprinting
The standard fee for Live Scan fingerprinting is $22.00. There will be no additional charge if a Request for Livescan Service Form has a billing number.
Additional Fees may be required depending on the Level of Service your employer/agency is requesting. For Example: Applicants whose level of service is DOJ, total fees include $22.00 + $32.00 = $54.00.
• California Department of Justice (DOJ): $32.00
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): $17.00
• Child Index (CHI): $15.00
• Department of Social Services (DSS): $10.00
• Firearm Fee: $38.00
What You Need to Bring
The agencies requesting clearance should provide you with the proper Livescan form. The Livescan office DOES NOT provide this form. Items you will need to bring include:
- Valid Driver License (any state in the United States), or
- Valid California Identification Card, or
- Valid passport with current Visa
- “Request for Livescan Form” and cash, debit card or check (made payable to CSUN). NO CREDIT CARDS.
NOTE: A temporary license (DMV paper printout) is NOT a valid form of identification.
FAQ about Livescan Fingerprinting
What is the Live Scan Fingerprinting Process?
The Livescan Operator will enter your information from the Live Scan Request Form into the computer and capture your fingerprint images. The captured information is immediately transmitted to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) over a secured data line. The Livescan Operator will then give you two (2) copies of the Livescan Request Form after the prints are taken. Return one (1) of those copies to the agency that has requested the Livescan. The other copy is for your records.
I have been fingerprinted before with a different Agency/Employer. My prints are in the System. May I use those results?
No. The Department of Justice requires that each applicant be re-fingerprinted with every new application for employment. For your privacy and protection, personal background information cannot be shared between agencies.
May I get Live Scan Fingerprinting done at a different agency?
YES. You may go to any Live Scan agency that can transmit to the Department of Justice, electronically.
May I get a copy of my fingerprints?
No. We do not print copies of the fingerprints; no hardcopy is supplied.
What should I do if I get a rejection notice?
If you had your Live Scan done with our agency, contact us or walk-in so that we can re-take your fingerprints. Bring the Rejection Notice and the new, completed Live Scan Request Form. THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THIS RE-SUBMISSION.
Prices for Ink Cards
The standard fee for ink fingerprinting card is $22.00. Each additional ink card is $10.00
Livescan Rules for Minors
A minor is ANY applicant under the age of 18. The following applies to all minors who need Livescan services:
- All Minors must be accompanied by a parent
- The parent must provide one of the following:
- Valid Driver License (any state in the United States), or
- Valid California Identification Card, or
- Valid Passport
The last name on the identification document provided by the parent MUST match the last name of the minor.
