Live Scan Fingerprinting
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Live Scan Information
* PLEASE NOTE, THE INFO CENTER IS CLOSED FOR LIVE SCAN SERVICES
The CSU, Chico Police Department provides Live Scan Fingerprinting services for the campus community and the general public. Contact Us: (530) 898-4002.
Live Scan technology allows digitally scanned fingerprints and related information to be submitted electronically to the Department of Justice within a matter of minutes. Criminal background checks are generally processed within 72 hours.
You can learn more about Live Scan fingerprinting on the California Department of Justice website.
Location
The Information Center is located at the corner of West Second and Normal Streets in Chico, CA.
Hours of Operation & Contact Information
Contact Us: (530) 898-4002
What to Bring
- Photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport. Please note that copies or temporary licenses are not accepted.
- Completed Request for Live Scan Service form (BCII 8016 form). We do not provide Live Scan forms. You must obtain the form from your employer. We cannot complete your Live Scan without your employer's Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number and information.
- Form of payment. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard or Discover), checks (payable to CSU, Chico) and money orders are the only accepted forms of payment. American Express and cash payments are not accepted.
Note: Due to respiratory and chemical sensitivities, we request all visitors to the Information Center refrain from using products that are fragranced (body sprays, lotions, perfumes, colognes). Freshly washed hands will also ensure the best quality print. Thank You.
University Police processing fee: $20
Department of Justice fees: range from $0-42 depending on requesting agency
FBI fees: $0-17 depending on requesting agency
CACI fee: $15
Firearms fee: ranges from $19-38 depending on requesting agency
If you have questions about the level of service required, please contact the agency that is requesting the live scan.
Rolled Ink Fingerprints
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.