What the %$@! is Live Scan?

What the $%&#@ is Live Scan?

If you are seeking employment, certifications or a professional license, chances are you were asked to get “Live Scan” fingerprinted. Historically, people were required to get fingerprinted with ink on an FD-258 card and snail mailed into the DOJ/FBI for analysis to get criminal history returns. Unfortunately, this process is still in use in some states and for certain situations. Lucky for us, technology has changed and now fingerprinting background checks can be done digitally and sent electronically hence the process called Live Scan. So what the #$*&% is Live Scan? It is truly the Cadillac of fingerprinting. It’s exponentially faster, less messy in that you’re not using ink and no more waiting for weeks for Criminal History Returns. The returns can be as fast as 24 hours although there are things that may delay processing times. The key feature I believe is its accuracy. Its virtually impossible to produce a bad print with a Live Scan machine. As long as your Fingerprint Service Provider is well trained and understands the dynamics of fingerprints, they will capture quality prints and limit rejected prints by DOJ/FBI. Using reps from ProTech Investigative Services and many others can ensure you get good quality Live Scan prints. If you’re in need of Live Scan Fingerprinting Services, you can contact ProTech Investigative Services. They are a mobile provider so they can come to you. You can also search online or checkout the CA Attorney Generals Website and search for an authorized provider near you.