Live Scan in California
Live Scan is a digital fingerprinting process required for all California guard card applicants. Your fingerprints are submitted electronically to the DOJ and FBI for a background check. Finding a Live Scan location is one of the first steps in the licensing process — GuardMaps makes it easy to find providers near you.
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Live Scan providers
View all →Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Live Scan Unit
Sacramento, CA
A1 Photo Lab
Berkeley, CA
Photo and Live Scan fingerprinting services in Berkeley.
A1 Photo Lab
Berkeley, CA
Photo and Live Scan fingerprinting services in Berkeley.
AAA Fingerprint & Background Check
Stockton, CA
AAA Live Scan Livermore
Livermore, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting including weekends.
AAA Live Scan Livermore
Livermore, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting including weekends.
Aisha's Mobile Notary
Alameda, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting and mobile notary services in the Alameda area.
Aisha's Mobile Notary
Alameda, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting and mobile notary services in the Alameda area.
Aisha's Notary
Oakland, CA
Downtown Oakland notary and Live Scan services.
Aisha's Notary
Oakland, CA
Downtown Oakland notary and Live Scan services.
Always Mobile
Oakland, CA
Mobile Live Scan services throughout Oakland.
Always Mobile
Oakland, CA
Mobile Live Scan services throughout Oakland.
Angel Vetting
Pleasanton, CA
Extended hours Live Scan services in Pleasanton.
Angel Vetting
Pleasanton, CA
Extended hours Live Scan services in Pleasanton.
Arrange Notary
Hayward, CA
Notary and Live Scan services by appointment in Hayward.
Arrange Notary
Hayward, CA
Notary and Live Scan services by appointment in Hayward.
Bay Live Scan
Albany, CA
Appointment-based Live Scan fingerprinting in Albany.
Bay Live Scan
Albany, CA
Appointment-based Live Scan fingerprinting in Albany.
Berkeley Live Scan
Berkeley, CA
Professional fingerprinting and background check services for employment, licensing, and volunteer purposes.
Berkeley Live Scan
Albany, CA
Professional fingerprinting and background check services for employment, licensing, and volunteer purposes.
Better Tax Consulting
Oakland, CA
Tax and Live Scan services in Oakland.
Better Tax Consulting
Oakland, CA
Tax and Live Scan services in Oakland.
BT Live Scan Fingerprint (ApplicantServices.com – Sacramento)
Sacramento, CA
ApplicantServices/BT Live Scan Sacramento location; rolling fee + DOJ/FBI fees; online appointment/tracking via ATI number.
CA IALS
Fremont, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting with weekend availability.
CA IALS
Fremont, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting with weekend availability.
CA Live Scan Service
Alameda, CA
Fast and reliable DOJ and FBI background check fingerprinting services.
CA Live Scan Service
Alameda, CA
Fast and reliable DOJ and FBI background check fingerprinting services.
Cal Poly Pomona University Police
Pomona, CA
University police offering public Live Scan services.
Cal Poly Pomona University Police
Pomona, CA
University police offering public Live Scan services.
California Live Scan Services
Stockton, CA
Castro Valley Adult & Career Education
Castro Valley, CA
Educational institution offering Live Scan services by appointment.
Castro Valley Adult & Career Education
Castro Valley, CA
Educational institution offering Live Scan services by appointment.
Certifix Live Scan - Alameda
Alameda, CA
Nationwide Live Scan provider offering walk-in fingerprinting services.
Certifix Live Scan - Alameda
Alameda, CA
Nationwide Live Scan provider offering walk-in fingerprinting services.
Certifix Live Scan - Franklin
Oakland, CA
Downtown Oakland Live Scan location.
Certifix Live Scan - Franklin
Oakland, CA
Downtown Oakland Live Scan location.
Certifix Live Scan - Fremont Mission
Fremont, CA
Walk-in Live Scan services in Fremont Mission district.
Certifix Live Scan - Fremont Mission
Fremont, CA
Walk-in Live Scan services in Fremont Mission district.
Certifix Live Scan - Fremont Thornton
Fremont, CA
Professional fingerprinting services with no appointment needed.
Certifix Live Scan - Fremont Thornton
Fremont, CA
Professional fingerprinting services with no appointment needed.
Certifix Live Scan - International Blvd
Oakland, CA
Walk-in Live Scan on International Blvd.
Certifix Live Scan - International Blvd
Oakland, CA
Walk-in Live Scan on International Blvd.
Certifix Live Scan - Piedmont
Oakland, CA
Piedmont Ave Live Scan with Saturday hours.
Certifix Live Scan - Piedmont
Oakland, CA
Piedmont Ave Live Scan with Saturday hours.
Certifix Live Scan - San Leandro Marina
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro Live Scan by appointment.
Certifix Live Scan - San Leandro Marina
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro Live Scan by appointment.
Certifix Live Scan – North Market Blvd
Sacramento, CA
Certified Live Scan provider offering DOJ/FBI submissions; appointments recommended.
Copy USA
Oakland, CA
Copy center with Live Scan fingerprinting services.
Copy USA
Oakland, CA
Copy center with Live Scan fingerprinting services.
CSC NorCal
San Leandro, CA
Professional fingerprinting services in San Leandro.
CSC NorCal
San Leandro, CA
Professional fingerprinting services in San Leandro.
CSU East Bay Police
Hayward, CA
University police department offering public Live Scan services.
CSU East Bay Police
Hayward, CA
University police department offering public Live Scan services.
Denise Vision
Oakland, CA
Flexible Live Scan appointments including evenings and weekends.
Denise Vision
Oakland, CA
Flexible Live Scan appointments including evenings and weekends.
Di Tru Van Lang
Union City, CA
Multilingual Live Scan services in Union City.
Di Tru Van Lang
Union City, CA
Multilingual Live Scan services in Union City.
Essential Consulting
Oakland, CA
Appointment-based Live Scan near Oakland Airport.
Essential Consulting
Oakland, CA
Appointment-based Live Scan near Oakland Airport.
FedEx Fremont
Fremont, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting at FedEx location.
FedEx Fremont
Fremont, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting at FedEx location.
FedEx Office – Fremont (Thornton Ave)
Fremont, CA
Live Scan / fingerprinting location (details TBD).
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
School district Live Scan services for employees and volunteers.
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
School district Live Scan services for employees and volunteers.
Garcia Security
Hayward, CA
Security company providing Live Scan and training services.
Garcia Security
Hayward, CA
Security company providing Live Scan and training services.
Giles M Services
Berkeley, CA
Mobile and in-office Live Scan fingerprinting services throughout the East Bay.
Giles M Services
Berkeley, CA
Mobile and in-office Live Scan fingerprinting services throughout the East Bay.
GM Defense
Pleasanton, CA
Security and Live Scan services in Pleasanton.
GM Defense
Pleasanton, CA
Security and Live Scan services in Pleasanton.
GO A1 Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting in East Oakland.
GO A1 Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting in East Oakland.
IdentoGO – Sacramento Office
Sacramento, CA
KRTA LLC
Livermore, CA
Flexible Live Scan scheduling with early morning and evening options.
KRTA LLC
Livermore, CA
Flexible Live Scan scheduling with early morning and evening options.
Legacy Services
Alameda, CA
Professional background screening and Live Scan fingerprinting.
Legacy Services
Alameda, CA
Professional background screening and Live Scan fingerprinting.
Live Scan Identity
Fremont, CA
Live Scan fingerprinting service.
Live Scan Identity
Fremont, CA
Quick and professional Live Scan fingerprinting services.
Live Scan Identity
Fremont, CA
Quick and professional Live Scan fingerprinting services.
LP Guardian Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Jack London Square area Live Scan services.
LP Guardian Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Jack London Square area Live Scan services.
Mail N More - Walnut
Walnut, CA
Walk-in Live Scan in Walnut.
Mail N More - Walnut
Walnut, CA
Walk-in Live Scan in Walnut.
Mail N Services
Newark, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting in Newark.
Mail N Services
Newark, CA
Affordable Live Scan fingerprinting in Newark.
Modesto Fingerprint – Certified Live Scan Facility
Modesto, CA
Certified Live Scan fingerprint facility.
Modesto Live Scan & Notary
Modesto, CA
Naka Tax & Insurance
Union City, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Union City.
Naka Tax & Insurance
Union City, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Union City.
Nexus Phase
Alameda, CA
Flexible Live Scan appointments including evenings and weekends.
Nexus Phase
Alameda, CA
Flexible Live Scan appointments including evenings and weekends.
Niche Business Cafe
Fremont, CA
Business center offering affordable Live Scan services.
Niche Business Cafe
Fremont, CA
Business center offering affordable Live Scan services.
One Stop Live Scan – Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA
Live Scan provider offering in-office fingerprinting and mobile services.
P3D Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Uptown Oakland Live Scan fingerprinting.
P3D Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Uptown Oakland Live Scan fingerprinting.
Perfect Live Scans
Oakland, CA
Professional Live Scan in downtown Oakland.
Perfect Live Scans
Oakland, CA
Professional Live Scan in downtown Oakland.
Po Pack & Ship
Berkeley, CA
Convenient packing, shipping, and fingerprinting services near UC Berkeley.
Po Pack & Ship
Berkeley, CA
Convenient packing, shipping, and fingerprinting services near UC Berkeley.
Postal & Print Shoppe – Capital Live Scan Partner
Elk Grove, CA
Capital Live Scan partner.
Postal Annex Fremont
Fremont, CA
Appointment-based Live Scan fingerprinting in Fremont.
Postal Annex Fremont
Fremont, CA
Appointment-based Live Scan fingerprinting in Fremont.
Postal Annex Fremont Mission
Fremont, CA
Walk-in and appointment Live Scan services available.
Postal Annex Fremont Mission
Fremont, CA
Walk-in and appointment Live Scan services available.
Postal Annex Livermore
Livermore, CA
Walk-in and appointment Live Scan in Livermore.
Postal Annex Livermore
Livermore, CA
Walk-in and appointment Live Scan in Livermore.
Postal Annex Newark
Newark, CA
Walk-in Live Scan services in Newark.
Postal Annex Newark
Newark, CA
Walk-in Live Scan services in Newark.
Postal Annex Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
Walk-in Live Scan in downtown Pleasanton.
Postal Annex Pleasanton
Pleasanton, CA
Walk-in Live Scan in downtown Pleasanton.
Postal Plus – Stockton (Capital Live Scan partner)
Stockton, CA
Capital Live Scan partner.
PostalAnnex – Fremont (Mission Blvd)
Fremont, CA
Live Scan / fingerprinting location (details TBD).
Print Ship & Go
Berkeley, CA
Printing, shipping, and Live Scan fingerprinting services.
Print Ship & Go
Berkeley, CA
Printing, shipping, and Live Scan fingerprinting services.
Rick's Blanton Live Scan
Discovery Bay, CA
Mobile Live Scan services in the East Bay and Delta region.
Rick's Blanton Live Scan
Discovery Bay, CA
Mobile Live Scan services in the East Bay and Delta region.
Santosh Services Fremont
Fremont, CA
Mobile Live Scan services with flexible scheduling.
Santosh Services Fremont
Fremont, CA
Mobile Live Scan services with flexible scheduling.
Ship N Mailbox
Newark, CA
Business services center with Live Scan fingerprinting.
Ship N Mailbox
Newark, CA
Business services center with Live Scan fingerprinting.
Sparkle Kelley Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Affordable downtown Oakland Live Scan services.
Sparkle Kelley Live Scan
Oakland, CA
Affordable downtown Oakland Live Scan services.
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department – Records Bureau (Modesto)
Modesto, CA
Sheriff's Department Records Bureau Live Scan.
Stockton Police Department – Registration and Live Scan Desk
Stockton, CA
Police department Live Scan desk.
Tarrell Live Scan
Hayward, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting in Hayward.
Tarrell Live Scan
Hayward, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting in Hayward.
The Fingerprinting Place LLC
Sacramento, CA
The Postal Center – Stockton (Capital Live Scan partner)
Stockton, CA
Capital Live Scan partner.
The UPS Store - Amar Rd
Walnut, CA
Walnut Live Scan fingerprinting services.
The UPS Store - Amar Rd
Walnut, CA
Walnut Live Scan fingerprinting services.
The UPS Store - Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar, CA
Diamond Bar Live Scan services.
The UPS Store - Diamond Bar
Diamond Bar, CA
Diamond Bar Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 0243
Oakland, CA
Montclair Oakland Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 0243
Oakland, CA
Montclair Oakland Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 0290
San Leandro, CA
Seven-day Live Scan in San Leandro.
The UPS Store 0290
San Leandro, CA
Seven-day Live Scan in San Leandro.
The UPS Store 0345
Pleasanton, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Pleasanton.
The UPS Store 0345
Pleasanton, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Pleasanton.
The UPS Store 0447
Alameda, CA
Convenient Live Scan fingerprinting services at The UPS Store location.
The UPS Store 0447
Alameda, CA
Convenient Live Scan fingerprinting services at The UPS Store location.
The UPS Store 0476
Livermore, CA
Full-service Live Scan with Sunday hours in Livermore.
The UPS Store 0476
Livermore, CA
Full-service Live Scan with Sunday hours in Livermore.
The UPS Store 0953
Dublin, CA
Live Scan fingerprinting services in Dublin.
The UPS Store 0953
Dublin, CA
Live Scan fingerprinting services in Dublin.
The UPS Store 1411
Newark, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Newark.
The UPS Store 1411
Newark, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Newark.
The UPS Store 1640
Fremont, CA
Full-service UPS Store with Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 1640
Fremont, CA
Full-service UPS Store with Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 1821
Oakland, CA
Grand Lake Oakland Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 1821
Oakland, CA
Grand Lake Oakland Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 1931
Livermore, CA
Downtown Livermore Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 1931
Livermore, CA
Downtown Livermore Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 3145
Union City, CA
Full-service Live Scan with Sunday hours.
The UPS Store 3145
Union City, CA
Full-service Live Scan with Sunday hours.
The UPS Store 4722
Livermore, CA
North Livermore Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 4722
Livermore, CA
North Livermore Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 5831
Hayward, CA
Convenient Live Scan services in downtown Hayward.
The UPS Store 5831
Hayward, CA
Convenient Live Scan services in downtown Hayward.
The UPS Store 5898
Alameda, CA
Walk-in Live Scan fingerprinting available 7 days a week.
The UPS Store 5898
Alameda, CA
Walk-in Live Scan fingerprinting available 7 days a week.
The UPS Store 6088
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 6088
San Leandro, CA
San Leandro Live Scan fingerprinting.
The UPS Store 6089
Berkeley, CA
Live Scan fingerprinting near UC Berkeley campus.
The UPS Store 6089
Berkeley, CA
Live Scan fingerprinting near UC Berkeley campus.
The UPS Store 6291
Pleasanton, CA
Bernal Ave Pleasanton Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 6291
Pleasanton, CA
Bernal Ave Pleasanton Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 7098
Oakland, CA
East Oakland Hills Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 7098
Oakland, CA
East Oakland Hills Live Scan services.
The UPS Store 7559
Hayward, CA
Weekend Live Scan availability in Hayward.
The UPS Store 7559
Hayward, CA
Weekend Live Scan availability in Hayward.
The UPS Store Fallon
Dublin, CA
Convenient Live Scan appointments in Dublin.
The UPS Store Fallon
Dublin, CA
Convenient Live Scan appointments in Dublin.
The UPS Store Fremont
Fremont, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Fremont.
The UPS Store Fremont
Fremont, CA
Seven-day Live Scan availability in Fremont.
TMS Inc.
Union City, CA
Professional Live Scan services in Union City.
TMS Inc.
Union City, CA
Professional Live Scan services in Union City.
UPS Store – Fremont (Washington Blvd)
Fremont, CA
Live Scan / fingerprinting location (details TBD).
US Live Scan
Covina, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting in Covina.
US Live Scan
Covina, CA
Professional Live Scan fingerprinting in Covina.
Village Print & Business Center
San Lorenzo, CA
Print shop with Live Scan services in San Lorenzo.
Village Print & Business Center
San Lorenzo, CA
Print shop with Live Scan services in San Lorenzo.
Walt Anderson Insurance
Livermore, CA
Insurance office offering affordable Live Scan services.
Walt Anderson Insurance
Livermore, CA
Insurance office offering affordable Live Scan services.
Welcome Group US
Alameda, CA
Full-service fingerprinting and notary services for individuals and businesses.
Welcome Group US
Alameda, CA
Full-service fingerprinting and notary services for individuals and businesses.
West Covina Live Scan Fingerprinting
West Covina, CA
West Covina Live Scan with Saturday appointments.
West Covina Live Scan Fingerprinting
West Covina, CA
West Covina Live Scan with Saturday appointments.
Western Notary Services
Alameda, CA
Mobile and office-based Live Scan and notary services.
Western Notary Services
Alameda, CA
Mobile and office-based Live Scan and notary services.
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Frequently asked questions — Live Scan
What is Live Scan fingerprinting?+
Live Scan is a digital fingerprinting system used by California for background checks. Prints are scanned electronically and submitted directly to the DOJ and FBI. It is required for all security guard license applications.
Where can I get Live Scan done in California?+
Live Scan is available at UPS Stores, police departments, sheriff offices, notary publics, and private fingerprinting services. Use GuardMaps to find providers in your city.
How much does Live Scan cost for a guard card application?+
Live Scan fees typically range from $25–$75, including DOJ/FBI processing fees.
How long does Live Scan processing take?+
Results are typically returned within 3–5 business days, though it can take up to 2–3 weeks in some cases.
What do I need to bring to my Live Scan appointment?+
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, your completed Live Scan request form from BSIS, and payment for the service fee.
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