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How to obtain fingerprint clearance-
As the state's central repository for criminal history records, the California Department of Justice provides an automated fingerprint submission service for conducting criminal background checks that may be required as a condition of employment, licensing, certification, child placement, or entry into the United States or another country.

Criminal history background checks may be conducted using ink-rolled fingerprints on paper cards or a faster electronic digital scanning and transmission process in California called Live Scan.

You can obtain fingerprinting services at most local police departments, sheriff's offices, or any public applicant Live Scan site. To find a location nearest you, see List of Live Scan Sites.

When being fingerprinted, you must present valid photo identification. Expired identification cards will not be accepted. You also must pay a service or "rolling" fee. An additional processing fee for state (Department of Justice) and federal (FBI) criminal history record checks may be charged if the cost is not billable to the agency requesting your criminal background check. Ask your requesting agency for information on the fees for which you are responsible before going to a LiveScan site or seeking fingerprint-rolling services.

If submitting paper fingerprint cards in California, your fingerprints must be taken by a person certified to roll fingerprints. Poor quality prints may result in their rejection. Your criminal background checks also could be delayed substantially if additional fingerprint submissions are needed.

If living outside California, you must submit rolled fingerprints on paper fingerprint cards and pay all appropriate fees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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