What Is Live Scan Fingerprinting?
Reasons For FBI Background Checks
- FINRA fingerprinting, FBI background checks
- Adoption, Attorney's, Child Care, Construction
- Education, Hazmat, Firearm permits, Transportation
- Pharmaceutical, DOE, Immigration
Digital Fingerprinting
Many agencies still require the traditional ink fingerprints for their licensing. PrintScan’s state of the art software can capture fingerprints digitally and print them out on fingerprint cards.
Live Scan FBI
PrintScan is able to transmit electronic fingerprint submissions directly to the FBI through an authorized FBI Channeler.
Fingerprint Archiving
PrintScan’s software is capable of capturing digital fingerprints and storing them in our secure server for the purpose of generating hard copies of fingerprint cards as needed in the future.
FDLE Live Scan
PrintScan is an FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) authorized Live Scan vendor and can transmit records electronically directly to FDLE.
First Advantage
PrintScan is authorized to transmit digital fingerprints for background screening purposes through First Advantage.
Finra Fingerprinting
PrintScan is only one of thirteen companies in the United States authorized to digitally capture and submit your Electronic Fingerprint Submissions (EFS) directly to FINRA.
Live Scan Process
Find A Location
Search for a location near you using our zip code finder map.
Make An Appointment
Make an appointment and pre enroll using our step by step process.
Confirm Via Email
Receive an email from PrintScan confirming your appointment details.
Live Scan Fingerprinting Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does it take to get electronically fingerprinted?
It typically takes about 10 minutes from the time you are called, until all of your fingerprints have been captured.
Q. Who Needs Live Scan fingerprinting?
Many agencies and programs accept electronically submitted fingerprints for occasions such as adoption and gaining a firearm permit. Certain careers and professions will also require fingerprints as part of a background check. Some of these include nurse practitioners, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, and more.
Q. Is Live Scan fingerprinting messy?
No ink is used when doing live scan fingerprinting. You only need to touch a clean piece of glass to capture your images.
Q. What information do I need to have my fingerprints done?
You need a valid state or federally issued form of identification so we can prove your identity. A valid driver’s license or passport is acceptable.
Q. Do I need to bring any documentation to be fingerprinted?
We typically don't need any additional documentation other than your identity documents.
Q. What payment do you accept?
We accept any major credit card. (Visa/Mastercard/Discovery/American Express)
Q. How far back does an FBI background check go?
An FBI background check goes back for the entire applicants lifetime.
