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Live Scan Fingerprinting

The University Police Department provides Live Scan Fingerprinting services for anyone who needs them.

Drop-in Hours are as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

9am - 4pm

Above are the current days and times, but they are subject to change.

LIVE SCAN: 

"Live Scan" refers to the use of a computer-based device which directly reads the fingerprint patterns of a subject. The prints are collected into an electronic medium from a person's fingers rather than being read from a rolled ink card. The fingerprint image, along with the demographic information about the subject, is immediately transmitted electronically to a central database for print comparison. Live Scan results are usually returned within 72 hours.

ROLLED INK PRINTS:

Effective July 1, 2005, Penal Code section 11077.1 mandates the Department of Justice only accept electronically transmitted fingerprint images from regulatory entities performing background investigations of applicants. FD-258 fingerprint cards will not be submitted after July 1, 2006.

What to bring:

  1. Photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport (copies or temporary licenses are not accepted)
  2. Your completed Request for Live Scan Service form (BCII 8016 form) (We do not provide Live Scan forms)
  3. The required fee (cash, check, or money order only)

Fees:

  • DOJ fees (range from Fee Exempt - $62)
  • FBI fees (range from Fee Exempt - $64)
  • UPD Processing Fee ($20)

Note: DOJ/FBI fees vary - For more information, check with the agency (your employer) requesting your fingerprints to see what fees you are responsible to pay. The cost of your live scan will depend upon what level of service is requested.

Forms of Payment accepted:

CASH, CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. Payable to CSU, Chico.

No Debit, ATM, or Credit Cards accepted.

Location:

 We are located on the corner of W. 2nd and Chestnut Streets.

Please

For the comfort of our staff and others waiting for their Live Scan, please refrain from the use of perfumes, scented lotions, body sprays, or colognes and, to ensure a quality fingerprint, no hand lotions on the day of your Live Scan.