Live Scan Fingerprinting : Meaning & Process

 

Let's first take a quick look at what a live scan is before we discuss the live scan process and its applications.

In order to identify a person so that a background check may be performed, live scan fingerprinting scans your fingerprints immediately into the computer. It is an ink-free electronic fingerprinting method.

Since no two fingerprints are identical, they are utilized for criminal investigations, background checks, and other purposes. Pre-employment background checks are becoming more and more common, but some employers still demand a live scan fingerprinting before you can start working there. Among them are those who work in education, foster care, the legal and medical professions, contractors, and many more.

Now that we are clear on what Live Scan fingerprinting is and a couple of its applications, let's talk about how it functions. Actually, it's much simpler than you may imagine. Live Scan is quick since all you need to do to get started is fill out the paperwork after receiving the request for the Live Scan, choose a location, and schedule an appointment.

Step 1:
The Requesting Agency, such as an employer, must first give you a Live Scan Request (or a document very similar to it; other states may use somewhat different titles). The form, which requests basic information like your name, birth date, residence, gender, etc., must be filled out and brought with a valid photo ID in all three copies.

Step 2:
The next step is to locate your Live Scan and get in touch with them. You should find out the business's hours and whether an appointment is necessary because other locations can have different specifications. Additionally, find out what payment options are accepted there.

Step 3:
The certified Live Scan operator will gather the required money in the third stage. Calling ahead to find out in advance will save time as different locations might accept different payment methods.

Step 4:
The fourth and last stage entails having your fingerprints taken by a qualified, experienced Live Scan operator. This procedure is quick, painless, and leaves no messy ink marks on your fingertips. The computer system that will start to authenticate your identity will scan your fingerprints.

You can call your local Live Scan location and ask for a Live Scan Fingerprinting unit to come to your place of business if you need to have one or more people's fingerprints taken using the Live Scan technology. The knowledgeable, courteous, and certified technicians will then come out and take the fingerprints there.