California Live Scan
Training Course

Looking to enter the Live Scan fingerprinting industry or add Live Scan services to your existing business? Our self-paced, online training course gives you the knowledge and tools to succeed.

This in-depth course covers everything you need to know about becoming a certified fingerprint roller and starting a compliant Live Scan business in California. Whether you’re new to the field or seeking to refine your workflow, this course is designed for you.

What You’ll Learn

Our curriculum is packed with practical and actionable content, including:

• What Is Live Scan? Understand how digital fingerprinting works and how it compares to traditional ink methods.

• Who Needs Live Scan? Discover the wide range of industries and licensing bodies that require fingerprint background checks.

• Becoming a Live Scan Provider: Learn the exact steps for applying to become a Private Service Provider (PSP) in California.

• Live Scan Equipment & Certification: Review the fingerprint scanners approved by DOJ and how to certify your system.

• Live Scan Submission Workflow: Master the process of validating ID, completing the BCIA 8016 form, capturing fingerprints, and submitting transactions to DOJ and FBI.

• Pricing, Billing & Compliance: Learn how to set your rolling fees, manage billing numbers, and stay compliant with state regulations.

• CScan Software Training: Explore how to use Certifix’s proprietary Live Scan system to capture and submit fingerprint data.

• Fingerprinting Techniques: Understand ridge patterns, rolled vs. flat impressions, and how to ensure quality image capture.

• Security Requirements: Get familiar with DOJ’s expectations for system, site, and applicant data security.