Closed Holidays
General Information:
- Applicants must present valid photo identification to the Live Scan Operator. Expired identification cards will not be accepted.
- The applicant must also produce a "Request for Live Scan Service" form (BCII 8016). They can obtain the Live Scan form from the requesting agency or by contacting the Dept. of Justice at (916) 322-2209. We DO NOT provide Live Scan Service forms or fingerprint cards.
At Your Live Scan Appointment:
The Live Scan operator will enter your information from the submission form and capture the fingerprint images. The captured information is immediately transmitted to the Dept. of Justice over a data line.
The Live Scan technicians do not process the applications. The fingerprints are forwarded to the Dept. of Justice. If the applicant has not heard back from their agency within 30 days, they should have their agency file an inquiry with the Dept. of Justice. The applicant should not contact the Visalia Police Department. We do not have access to any records. Only the applicant or applicant's employer may contact DOJ.
If you are returning to be re-printed due to a DOJ or FBI rejection, you must bring a brand new form and a copy of the rejection notice with you. If you do not have a copy of the rejection notice with you, you will be re-charged the applicable fees. With the copy of the rejection notice, no additional fees will be charged.
What you need to bring: - Request for live scan service form or 10 print fingerprint card (s).
- VALID photo ID
- Service fee
Fees:
Cash, personal check, Master Card, Visa, or money order are accepted to pay for fees
Fees vary depending on application type.
$13.00 Visalia Police Department (processing fee)
$32.00 State of California Department of Justice (DOJ)
$19.00 FBI
Sample of Costs and Reasons for Live scan Fees:
Department of Health Services (CNA Certification)
Notary Public
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Tech)
$32.00 DOJ fees + $13.00 Visalia Police fees = $45.00
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Contractors License
Department of Real Estate
Board of Nursing (travel nurse)
California Board of Accountancy (CPA)
Medical Board of California
Veterinary Medical Board (Veterinarian/Veterinary Tech)
Committee on Dental Auxiliaries
Bureau Security and Investigative Services (Alarm Agent and Security Guard)
Board of occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assist.)
Office of Real Estate Appraisers (Real Estate Appraiser License)
$32.00 DOJ fees + $19.00 FBI fees + $13.00 Visalia Police fees = $64.00
Visalia police department charges $13.00 administrative fee per application plus any Department of Justice and FBI fees.
- Department of Justice and FBI fees are generated by live scan at the time of submission. Therefore, the exact amount cannot be provided to you in advance.
For more information please call (559) 713-4231
Frequently Asked questions:
- I have already had a live scan done. Do I have to be fingerprinted again?
Yes, the goal of the live scan is to use the fingerprints to do the actual back ground check, not to obtain another set of fingerprints.
- How long is this going to take?
On average the wait time to receive your results is about a 1-2 weeks, depending on the flow of live scan applications to the Department of Justice. Also, the results of your criminal history check will not be sent directly to you. They will be sent to your employer and it is up to them to contact you.
- How do I check the status of my fingerprint submission?
If a requesting agency does not have results yet and digital Live Scan fingerprints were submitted, you can use the automated telephone system (916-227-4557) to check on your submission. You will need the following information: (1) your date of birth; and (2) the 10-digit Automated Transaction Identifier (ATI) number that appears at the bottom of the Department of Justice form requesting Live Scan fingerprint background checks. The ATI number always appears in the following sequence: 1 LETTER; 3 NUMBERS; 3 LETTERS and 3 NUMBERS (EXAMPLE: I000ABC000).
If you have any other questions or you would like to schedule an appointment please feel free to call (559) 713-4231 OR Visit the website http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/
Related Links:
Fees
California Department of Justice / Fingerprint Submissions
