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Your Complete Guide to Live Scan
Fingerprinting in California
Launch or Expand Your Live Scan Fingerprinting Business with Confidence
Interested in entering the Live Scan fingerprinting industry or adding Live Scan services to your current business? Our self-paced online training course provides the knowledge, tools, and step-by-step guidance you need to get started.
Designed for both beginners and experienced operators, this comprehensive course walks you through everything required to become a certified fingerprint roller and operate a compliant Live Scan business in California. Learn at your own pace and gain the practical skills needed to offer fast, accurate, and professional fingerprinting services.
What You’ll Learn
- How Live Scan works: Digital fingerprinting basics and how it compares to ink card methods.
- Who needs Live Scan: Industries, agencies, and licenses that require fingerprint background checks.
- Becoming a PSP: Step-by-step guidance on applying to become a California Live Scan provider.
- Equipment & certification: DOJ-approved scanners and how to certify your Live Scan system.
- Submission workflow: ID verification, BCIA 8016 completion, fingerprint capture, and DOJ/FBI submission.
- Pricing & compliance: Setting rolling fees, managing billing numbers, and meeting state requirements.
- CScan software training: How to capture and submit fingerprints using Certifix’s Live Scan system.
- Fingerprinting techniques: Rolled and flat impressions, ridge patterns, and quality capture tips.
- Security requirements: DOJ rules for equipment security, data protection, and compliant operations.
Your Path to Becoming a California Live Scan Provider
Why Enroll in This Course?
- Learn at your own pace—access the training anytime, from anywhere
- Gain practical insight into California’s application, certification, and compliance requirements
- Watch step-by-step demonstrations of the Live Scan workflow and CScan software
- Access downloadable checklists, templates, and operational guides
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Certifix Live Scan
Who This Course Is For
- Individuals preparing to launch a new Live Scan fingerprinting business
- Companies looking to add Live Scan services to their existing offerings
- Technicians learning to use the Certifix Live Scan system
- Experienced fingerprint rollers who want updated training on compliance and best practices
Get Started Today
Learn the fundamentals of Live Scan fingerprinting in California with our 4-hour training class. Get step-by-step guidance on certification requirements, hands-on practice with fingerprint equipment, workflow demos, and expert insights—no exam required.
