California Live Scan: Forms, Fees, ATI & Billing Numbers | Pasadena
California DOJ-Listed Live Scan • Pasadena, CA

CALIFORNIA LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING

Get California Live Scan fingerprinting in Pasadena and understand the paperwork before your visit. This page explains the Request for Live Scan Service form, agency billing numbers, ATI numbers, government fees, and how to check your fingerprint transaction status with the California DOJ.

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$21 Rolling Fee
Appointments + Walk-Ins When Available
Schedule a Live Scan Appointment Check DOJ Live Scan Status

Bring the Live Scan form provided by your employer, licensing board, school, volunteer organization, or other requesting agency, plus a valid, unexpired photo ID.

1

Bring the Correct Live Scan Form

Your requesting agency provides the correct Request for Live Scan Service form, including its ORI and application information.

2

We Review the Form + Your ID

We review the information provided by the requesting agency, verify your valid photo ID, and capture your fingerprints electronically.

3

Keep Your ATI Number

After the transaction, keep your ATI number. It identifies the fingerprint transaction and is used with your date of birth to check DOJ status.

California Live Scan Guide

Forms, Billing Numbers, ATI Numbers & DOJ Status

Applicants often have questions about Live Scan paperwork, agency billing, ATI numbers, fees, and background-check status. These quick explanations help you understand the form you were given and know what to expect before and after fingerprinting.

Live Scan Form

What Is the Request for Live Scan Service Form?

  • The requesting agency normally provides the correct Live Scan form
  • Common California forms include the BCIA 8016 series
  • The form contains agency information such as the ORI and application type
  • Bring the form your agency gave you rather than creating your own
Agency Billing

What Is a Live Scan Billing Number?

  • A billing number is agency information that may appear on the Live Scan form
  • It can indicate that government processing fees are billed through the requesting agency
  • Do not guess or enter a billing number yourself
  • We review the form at check-in and confirm what fees apply at our office
ATI + Status

What Is an ATI Number?

  • ATI means Applicant Transaction Identifier
  • The Live Scan device generates the ATI for the fingerprint transaction
  • Keep the ATI after your appointment
  • California DOJ status lookup uses the ATI number plus the applicant's date of birth
Check California DOJ Status View Government Fee Information The DOJ status tool shows fingerprint transaction status, not employment or licensing approval.
Transparent Pricing

Live Scan Fees

Pasadena Live Scan Service charges a $21 rolling fee. Government fingerprint-processing fees are separate and vary by the type of background check requested. If your agency has provided billing information on the form, some government fees may be handled through the requesting agency instead of being collected from you.

Fee Type What It Covers Amount Notes
Rolling Fee (Our Service) Fingerprint capture + electronic submission $21 Charged per Live Scan transaction
Government Fees DOJ / FBI / agency processing Varies Depends on the purpose (license, employment, volunteer, etc.). See fee schedule: DOJ fees

Billing number on your form? An agency billing number may indicate that government processing fees are billed through the requesting agency. We will review the form and confirm what fees, if any, are due at our office.

Schedule Live Scan Government Fees Bring your agency form so we can review the transaction information with you.
Plan Your Visit

What To Bring for Live Scan

Checklist: What to Bring

  • Request for Live Scan Service form provided by your requesting agency
  • Valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification
  • Any agency-specific instructions or letters you received
  • Payment method accepted by our office (if your agency is not billed)
Important: If any information on your form looks incomplete or unclear, bring any extra paperwork your agency provided so we can match it correctly.

Helpful Reminders

  • Arrive a few minutes early for form review
  • The in-office fingerprinting visit is separate from government background-check processing time
  • Background-check results are sent to the requesting agency
  • Keep your ATI number; DOJ status lookup uses your ATI plus date of birth

Check your status here: DOJ Applicant Status.

How Live Scan Works
Remember: Pasadena Live Scan Service does not receive or print your background check results. All results go directly to the agency listed on your Live Scan form.

Top Reasons People Visit Our Pasadena Live Scan Office

These are some of the most common situations where people are required to complete a California Live Scan fingerprint-based background check.

New Job or Employment

Many employers, including schools, healthcare facilities, security companies and government agencies, require Live Scan before you can start work in a position of trust.

Professional License

Real estate agents, brokers, notaries, CPAs, contractors, and other licensed professionals use Live Scan when applying for new licenses or renewing their credentials.

Volunteering & Community Programs

Volunteers and coaches who work with children, seniors or vulnerable populations often need Live Scan for non-profit organizations, youth sports, churches and community groups.

Other Agency Requirements

Some state programs, certifications, permits, agencies, and organizations require a California fingerprint-based background check. Follow the instructions provided by the agency requesting your fingerprints.

Who Pays the Government Fees?

The way government fingerprint-processing fees are handled depends on the requesting agency and the information shown on your Live Scan form.

  • A billing number is agency-provided information that may appear on a Request for Live Scan Service form.
  • When agency billing information is present, government processing fees may be billed through the requesting agency rather than collected from the applicant at the Live Scan site.
  • Do not create, guess, or substitute an agency billing number. If one is required, obtain the correct form or instructions from the agency requesting your background check.
  • Our $21 rolling fee is the Live Scan service fee. Government fees are separate and vary by transaction.
  • For more detail, see our Government Fees page. Employers and organizations that regularly send applicants can also review our Business Account options.
View Live Scan Government Fee Information

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California Live Scan FAQ

Live Scan Forms, Billing, ATI Numbers, Status & Timing

Quick answers to the California Live Scan questions applicants most often search for before and after fingerprinting.

What is a billing number on a Live Scan form?⌄
A billing number is information supplied by the requesting agency and may indicate that government fingerprint-processing fees are billed through that agency. Applicants should not guess or create a billing number. Bring the form provided by your agency and we will review the information shown on it.
What is an ATI number for Live Scan?⌄
The ATI (Applicant Transaction Identifier) identifies the fingerprint transaction. Keep the ATI after your Live Scan appointment because California DOJ's Applicant Background Check Status tool uses the ATI number together with the applicant's date of birth.
How do I check my California DOJ Live Scan status?⌄
Use the official California DOJ Applicant Background Check Status tool. You need the applicant's ATI number and date of birth. The status tool reports the fingerprint transaction status; it is not an employment, licensing, or certification approval decision.
What is the Request for Live Scan Service form?⌄
The requesting agency normally provides the correct California Request for Live Scan Service form. It includes agency and application information needed for the fingerprint transaction. Bring the form supplied by your employer, licensing board, school, volunteer organization, or other requesting agency.
How much does Live Scan cost in Pasadena?⌄
Pasadena Live Scan Service charges a $21 rolling fee. Government processing fees are separate and vary by the background-check purpose. Agency billing information on your form may affect which government fees are collected from you. See our Government Fees page for details.
How long does a Live Scan take?⌄
The fingerprinting visit itself is generally brief once your paperwork is ready, but government background-check processing is a separate process and timing varies. Keep your ATI number and use the California DOJ status tool to follow the fingerprint transaction.
Who receives my Live Scan background-check results?⌄
Results are sent to the requesting agency according to the transaction authorized by that agency. Pasadena Live Scan Service does not receive or determine your employment, licensing, or certification decision.
What identification should I bring?⌄
Bring valid, unexpired photo identification accepted for the Live Scan transaction, along with the Request for Live Scan Service form provided by your agency. If you are unsure whether a specific ID is acceptable, call our office before your visit.
Do you accept walk-ins for Live Scan in Pasadena?⌄
Walk-ins may be accepted when our schedule allows. Appointments are recommended so we can reserve time to review your form, verify your identification, and complete the fingerprint transaction.

Ready to be fingerprinted? Bring the form from your requesting agency and a valid photo ID.

Schedule Your Live Scan Appointment
Official California DOJ resources: Fingerprint Background Checks • Request for Live Scan Forms • Applicant Background Check Status
Find Us

Pasadena Live Scan Service Location

California Live Scan fingerprinting in Pasadena for applicants with forms from employers, licensing boards, schools, volunteer organizations, and other requesting agencies. Appointments are recommended.

708 N Marengo Ave., Suite #A • Pasadena, CA 91103

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