1.

Obtain your Request
for Live Scan Form

The organization directing you to get the live scan will provide you with a form. We do not supply forms. You only need one printed copy of the form as we will make you copies of the form after the transaction is complete.

Please fill out the Applicant Information section of the live scan form prior to coming into the office.

For persons needing an FBI background check, we have the FD-258 cards in the office. You can also go to applicantservices.com to complete a Departmental Order. This is an electronic version that is used for Visa/ Immigration or Personal Record Review. Please call the office if you need additional information

2.

Visit our Office from
10am-4pm, Monday-Friday 

We are located in downtown Santa Cruz at 841 Cedar Street. Walk-ins welcome. The process takes about 5-10 minutes on average. 

Please have your form filled out completely prior to visiting the office.

3.

Mobile Service Information
for Groups

We do offer mobile service for groups. If you are wanting to request a mobile scan, please contact us. Mobile scans are by appointment only and subject to availability. 

4.

Items Needed Before your
Live Scan Can Be Processed

There are three items needed before we can do your live scan. First, please have your form. Second, please have your non-expired government issued ID. If you have lost your ID or have an expired ID, we can still do your scan but you need to provide at least two supporting forms of ID. The easiest way to see if we can do your scan with missing or expired ID is to call us.

The last item is some form of payment. The base fee for a live scan is $38, however there may be additonal state fees based of the level of clearance needed for your live scan.