Live Scan is the technology used for taking electronic fingerprints for criminal background checks that are required for employment, licensing, or securing a role that places a person in a position of trust.
You must bring the following items with you to the LiveScan office:
1. A valid and current in-state or out-of-state driver’s license, or a California DMV Identification Card, and
2. Your completed Request for Live Scan Service form provided by the requesting agency.
Valid Photo Identification
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) requires Live Scan Operators to accept only current, valid, and unexpired picture identification as the primary identification.
Primary Forms of Identification
Acceptable Primary forms of photo identification include any of the following:
* For those applicants without a license, a state identification card may be presented if the state identification card standards are the same as for the driver’s license.
* Financial information may be redacted by the individual
* If parent or guardian is vouching for student, enter the form of ID shown by parent or guardian only on the live scan fingerprinting log your agency keeps. DO NOT enter the ID number into the student’s live scan transaction.
If the applicant is under the age of 16 and does not have an acceptable primary form of photo identification, a birth certificate must be provided as well as being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is in possession of an acceptable primary form of photo identification.
Please be advised that although the Department of Justice (DOJ) accepts alternate forms of identification, California state law requires individuals 18 years and older have a state issued driver’s license or identification card. You could be turned away and instructed to return with documentation issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
The Live Scan Officer will verify the information on the completed Live Scan service forms provided by the requesting agency and verify that you have the proper identification. You will pay any required fees, then the Officer will place your hands on the Live Scan machine, which electronically captures your fingerprints. The applicant’s biographical data and fingerprint images will immediately transmit electronically to the Department of Justice.
Central Division- Community Service Center
South County
7000 65th Street, Sacramento, CA 95823 (located at Florin & 65th)
916-876-8338
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
Appointments are scheduled 9:00 AM - 4:40 PM
North County
2101 Hurley Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 (located at Howe & Hurley)
916-876-5763
Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
Appointments are scheduled 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Office is closed from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
East County
2897 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (located between Trade Center & Sun Center)
916-875-9654
Days: Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
Appointments are scheduled 9:00 AM - 4:40 PM
Live Scan is open Monday-Friday and closed weekends and all holidays.
Live Scans are by appointment only. Click on the link to go directly to the scheduling page https://livescanscheduler.as.me/ or you can call 916-874-4343 to schedule an appointment. Live Scan no longer accepts walk-in customers.
The kind and number of services provided determine the fees charged. See Basic Fees below. Information about fees for other services is available at the Live Scan service center.
Basic Fees
Sheriff’s Office LiveScan Service Fee $42
DOJ Fee $32
FBI Fee $15 for volunteer applications; $17 for employee applications
(Not all Live Scan fees are listed. Additional fees are subject to services provided)
If the applicant has to pay a fee, we accept these forms of payment:
There is a $2.50 service fee per transaction for using a debit or credit card.
The person whose name is on the payment card must be present with a valid photo ID.
You cannot have jewelry on hands or wrists during a Live Scan. Jewelry, like rings and bracelets, don’t allow for a complete picture of fingerprints and can scratch the glass of the machine. If you wear jewelry, you will be asked to remove it before imaging.
Yes. Fingerprints can still be taken if you are missing fingers or have calloused or scarred hands. The Live Scan Officer will make a note on your report describing the reason for not taking prints of a specific area.
The volunteers at the Central Division Service Center will process two ink fingerprint cards for a cash fee of $20.00. Please call ahead to confirm the availability of this service.
Central Division- Community Service Center
7000 65th Street (located at Florin & 65th),
Sacramento, CA 95823
916-875-8309
Some schools or employers provide fingerprint cards but electronic prints may be accepted on these cards. Other schools and employers want inked fingerprints taken. Confirm with the organization what type of prints they require and accept. The East Division/Rancho Cordova Service Center and the South/Central Division Service Center are the only locations that can take electronic fingerprints then transfer them to the fingerprint cards. The fee for two fingerprint cards is $42.00. Additional fingerprint cards will require you to make a separate appointment.
East County
2897 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (located between Trade Center & Sun Center)
916-875-9654
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
Appointments are scheduled 9:00 AM - 4:40 PM
South County
7000 65th Street, Sacramento,CA 95823 (located at Florin & 65th)
916-876-8338
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
Appointments are scheduled 9:00 AM - 4:40 PM
Certain types of businesses require a “special business license”. When you apply for a business license, the county process will determine if this is required.
Special Business Licensing
4510 Orange Grove Avenue - Walk-Ins Accepted, Sacramento, CA 95841
916-874-8076
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
Walk-In Appointments are scheduled 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Yes, they also provide the following Services:
Arson Registration
Gang Registration
The Live Scan site at 4510 Orange Grove DOES NOT OFFER APPLICANT LIVE SCAN SERVICES. Refer to the Sheriff’s Office Live Scan location information section.
You will need to provide the Officer with your Business License application number that you received from the Sacramento County Business Licensing office. We cannot process your Live Scan without this number.
You will be asked to write down all of your criminal history, even if your record has been expunged. Failure to disclose all of your criminal history may result in denial of your application.
The standard fee for the Live Scan is $32.00 for the first person and $74.00 for each additional person.
The fee for Taxi Drivers is $74.00 per person.
You will be asked if you currently have employees and how many but you do not need to provide any names or information about the individual employee(s).
Yes, you will be asked if you plan to sell any items through your business and what those items will be.
Yes, everyone who applies for a Special Business License is photographed when they come to the Sheriff’s Office for their Live Scan.
You must have a valid state driver’s license or valid CA DMV Identification card. No other ID is accepted.
The processing time for your business license is 30-90 days.
No, you cannot work until you receive confirmation from the Sheriff’s Office that your license is approved.
For questions about your business license, contact the Sacramento County Business License Office.
4510 Orange Grove Ave - Walk-Ins Accepted
Sacramento CA 95841
916-874-8076
Monday - Friday (excluding Holidays)
Walk-In Appointments are scheduled 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
No, these services are performed by walk in only.
Yes, you will need to bring a printed copy of the completed referral form from the requesting agency.
For Misdemeanor citations call to verify your citation has been processed before coming into the office at 916-874-8076. You will also need to bring your citation with you and a valid picture ID for processing.
PC 186.30 Gang Registrants and PC 457.1 Arson Registrants must reside within the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Jurisdiction or the Rancho Cordova Police Departments jurisdiction to register at this location. All others must register with the Law Enforcement agency whose jurisdiction they reside in.
Use the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office online system to submit a report for some types of crimes occurring in unincorporated Sacramento County and Rancho Cordova. A valid email address is required.
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