The Process of Live Scan Fingerprinting

The countless crime shows on television and Sherlock Holmes novels have trained us to associate fingerprinting with criminal practices. Latent fingerprints from the crime site are used to identify and nab the criminal. So, it is natural to be skeptical when asked for fingerprints by a prospective employer, licensing or employment agency. In fact, even the PFB (Professional Fiduciaries Bureau) and other agencies require applicants to submit fingerprints for a criminal background check from the DOJ and FBI for processing. They assess the applicant’s criminal background to ensure workplace safety in future. Even organizations and business houses now request applicants to conduct live scan fingerprinting, Los Angeles, CA to evaluate their criminal background before making the hiring decision.  In fact, it is mandatory by law for some businesses to conduct fingerprint based background check. Others require due permission to conduct background check for prospective employees.

Fingerprints are commonly captured as a part of pre-employment process. Here’s the procedure one needs to follow.

Procedure for Fingerprinting

Multiple live scan centers are spread across the city. Some employers and agencies specify the center to be visited. Others leave the option to the applicants. However, it is required by law to inform and seek permission from the applicant for background check. Commonly, the permission is taken in the application form.

Some preparation is required before walking into the live scan center. Firstly, the applicant needs to fill the Live Scan Request form, which is mostly provided by the agency. Then an appointment for fingerprinting must be booked prior to the date of visit. Some centers like Anshin Mobile Notary & LiveScan offer mobile services and conduct fingerprinting at the place and time specified by the client. The applicant must essentially carry a government attested photo ID card like a driver’s license to prove their true identity.

A trained technician at the center captures the fingerprints through the scanner. It captures and transmits the fingerprints electronically, unlike the past when fingers were dipped in ink and prints captured on cards. Such cards are not accepted now. However, in special circumstances, such practice may be allowed by the legal system. The captured fingerprints are them matched with the massive database of criminals at the FBI and DOJ through their Automated Identification System. So, unlike the past, results are received across a span of 24 to 48 hours. The visit to the center lasts for a mere five minutes. Live scan fingerprinting is quick, convenient and easy.

Why Fingerprint based background check?

Fingerprint based background check is helpful to ensure workplace safety. In fact, it is helpful in keeping criminals away from the more vulnerable population like kids, seniors etc. So, background check is also conducted while hiring caretakers for children and adults.

Live scan fingerprinting is also conducted at Anshin Mobile Notary & LiveScan. They offer excellent services.

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