Reasons for Live Scan:
Live Scan serves various purposes, including employment requirements, professional licensing, legal obligations, immigration matters, or personal record review. Rest assured, we are fully prepared to assist you, regardless of your specific need.
Live Scan Step-by-Step:
STEP 1: To initiate the Live Scan process, acquire form BCIA 8016 – ‘Request Live Scan Services Form’ from the requesting agency. The agency will complete the top portion of the form. For professional licenses, such as Nursing, obtain the form directly from them.
STEP 2: Our skilled Live Scan technician will fingerprint you and promptly submit the fingerprints to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and/or FBI for processing.
STEP 3: The results will be directly transmitted to the requesting agency or Licensing Board. The DOJ have up to 72 hours to submit your result to the requesting agency. Please allow one week for processing, after which you should contact the agency for further details.
WHY LIVE SCAN?
In California, Live Scan is required for various purposes to ensure safety and security in different fields. Here are a few reasons why Live Scan is necessary:
- Employment: Many employers in California, especially those in certain industries such as education, healthcare, law enforcement, and childcare, require employees to undergo Live Scan fingerprinting. This process helps employers conduct background checks to assess an individual’s suitability for the position and ensure the safety of the workplace and the people they serve.
- Licensing and Certification: Certain professions and occupations in California, such as teachers, nurses, real estate agents, and security guards, may require individuals to obtain licenses or certifications. Live Scan is often a mandatory step in the application process to verify an applicant’s background and criminal history, helping regulatory bodies make informed decisions regarding licensing or certification.
- Volunteer Work: Individuals who wish to volunteer for organizations working with vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, are often required to undergo Live Scan. This helps ensure the safety and well-being of those being served by preventing individuals with criminal records from participating in these programs.
- Professional Associations and Memberships: Some professional associations or organizations in California may request Live Scan as part of their membership application or renewal process. This serves as a means to maintain the integrity of the association and protect the interests of its members.
Overall, Live Scan plays a crucial role in maintaining safety, security, and trust within various sectors in California. By conducting background checks through fingerprinting, it helps organizations and authorities make informed decisions regarding employment, licensing, certification, and volunteer opportunities.
IDENTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT:
Primary – acceptable primary forms of photo identification:
- Driver’s License
- DMV Identification Card
Secondary – acceptable forms of identification with two supplemental documents.
In the absence of a primary form of identification, one or more of the following may be accepted as secondary forms of identification, but only with two supplemental documents.
- State government issued Certificate of Birth
- U.S. Active Duty/Retiree/Reservist Military Identification Card
- U.S. Passport
- Federal government Personal Identity Verification Card
- Department of Defense Common Access Card
- U.S. Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Identification Card
- Social Security Card
- Court Order for Name Change/Gender Change/Adoption/Divorce
- Marriage Certificate (Government issued certificate)
- U.S. Government issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad 3
- Certificate of Citizenship (N560)
- Certificate of Naturalization (N550)
- INS I-551 Resident Alien Card issued since 1997
- INS I-688 Temporary Resident Identification Card
- INS I-688B, I-766 Employment Authorization Card
Supplemental Documents
When validating secondary identification documents, your information needs to be supported by at least two of the following supplemental documents:
- Utility bill (address)
- Jurisdictional voter registration card
- Vehicle registration card/title
- Paycheck stub with name/address
- Spouse/parent affidavit
- A canceled check or bank statement
- Mortgage documents