FINGERPRINTING SERVICES • PASADENA, CA

FINGERPRINTING SERVICES

Choose the fingerprinting method that matches your paperwork. Pasadena Live Scan Service offers California Live Scan, FD-258 ink fingerprint cards, FD-258 print-to-card, FBI channeling assistance, group mobile Live Scan, and private-client fingerprinting.

California Live Scan FD-258 Ink Cards FD-258 Print-to-Card FBI Channeling
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Hablamos español. Bring your form, paperwork, email, or screenshot and we can help identify which fingerprint service your requesting organization appears to require.

ADDRESS 708 N Marengo Ave., Suite #A Pasadena, CA 91103
OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Closed for lunch 1:00–1:45 PM
PHONE (626) 792-2185 Call with fingerprinting questions
APPOINTMENTS Schedule Online Walk-ins when availability allows
Individual Fingerprinting Services

Compare the Four Main Fingerprinting Options

Fingerprinting services are not interchangeable. The correct option depends on the form, agency instructions, destination, and purpose of the background-check or fingerprint-card request.

CALIFORNIA $21 rolling fee

California Live Scan Fingerprinting

Electronic fingerprint capture and transmission for authorized California DOJ background-check requests and, when required by the transaction, FBI processing.

  • Employment and professional licensing
  • Schools, caregiving, volunteering and regulated positions
  • Bring the correct Request for Live Scan Service form
  • Government processing fees vary by agency and applicant type
View California Live Scan → Government Fees
PHYSICAL CARD $21 per card

FD-258 Ink Fingerprinting

Traditional rolled-ink fingerprint impressions placed directly on a physical FD-258 card for organizations that specifically require ink or wet-ink fingerprints.

  • Traditional rolled-ink fingerprint impressions
  • Physical FD-258 card returned to you
  • Common for out-of-state and agency-specific requests
  • Follow the receiving organization's exact instructions
View FD-258 Ink →
DIGITAL → PHYSICAL CARD $25 per card

FD-258 Print-to-Card

Fingerprints are captured electronically and printed onto a physical FD-258 fingerprint card when the requesting organization accepts digitally captured fingerprints on the final card.

  • Electronic fingerprint capture
  • Physical FD-258 card output
  • Convenient when multiple matching card sets are needed
  • Confirm print-to-card acceptance with the receiving organization
View Print-to-Card →
FEDERAL $90 service fee

FBI Channeling Assistance

Digital fingerprint capture and channeling assistance for qualifying FBI Identity History Summary requests through an approved channeling pathway.

  • Digital fingerprint capture
  • Qualifying FBI Identity History Summary requests
  • Results normally take about 24 hours
  • FBI processing is at the FBI's discretion, so 24-hour completion cannot be guaranteed
View FBI Channeling →
California Live Scan pricing: the $21 rolling fee is separate from applicable California DOJ/FBI government fees. Government fees vary according to the requesting agency and applicant type. Other fingerprinting services may also involve separate agency, mailing, authentication, or third-party charges depending on the request.
Fingerprint Service Finder

What Does Your Paperwork Say?

Use this guide as a starting point. Your employer, licensing board, government agency, attorney, school, or other requesting organization determines the fingerprint method it accepts.

YOUR FORM SAYS “Request for Live Scan Service”
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START HERE California Live Scan View service
YOUR INSTRUCTIONS SAY “FD-258,” “Ink,” or “Wet Ink”
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START HERE FD-258 Ink Fingerprinting View service
YOU NEED A physical card and digital capture is accepted
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REVIEW FD-258 Print-to-Card View service
YOU WERE ASKED FOR An FBI Identity History Summary
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REVIEW FBI Channeling View service
YOUR ORGANIZATION NEEDS Multiple applicants fingerprinted on-site
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START HERE Group Mobile Live Scan View service
YOU PREFER Dedicated scheduling and discretion
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START HERE Private Clientele Fingerprinting View service
Still Unsure?

Bring the Instructions With You

Bring the complete form, email, letter, or screenshot from the organization requesting your fingerprints. We can help you understand which of our services appears to match the instructions, but the requesting organization ultimately determines what it will accept.

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Organizations & Private Clients

Specialized Fingerprinting Options

Some fingerprinting needs are better handled outside a standard individual office appointment. We also offer group mobile service and premium private-client coordination.

ON-SITE GROUP SERVICE

Group Mobile Live Scan

Bring Live Scan fingerprinting to a qualified workplace, school, agency, healthcare facility, nonprofit, or other organization with multiple applicants.

Employers & HR teams Schools & education Healthcare organizations Agencies & nonprofits
Custom group quote Explore Group Mobile Live Scan →
PREMIUM PRIVATE SERVICE

Private Clientele Fingerprinting

Dedicated scheduling and discretion-focused fingerprinting for executives, celebrities, public figures, production professionals, and other private clients.

Reserved appointment windows Discreet coordination Qualified private mobile options Mutual NDA available for high-profile clients
Premium custom quote Explore Private Clientele →
Recurring Fingerprinting Needs?

Business & Employer Accounts

If your organization regularly sends employees, applicants, contractors, or volunteers for fingerprinting, ask about a business account. This remains a separate service area from the Fingerprinting Services menu so employers have a dedicated place to review account setup and billing options.

View Business Accounts Call (626) 792-2185 →
Prepare for Your Visit

What to Bring for Fingerprinting

Requirements differ by service, but these items help prevent delays and make it easier to identify the correct transaction.

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Valid Government-Issued Photo ID

Bring valid, unexpired identification appropriate for the fingerprinting service you are completing.

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Your Form or Fingerprinting Instructions

Bring the Request for Live Scan Service form, FD-258 instructions, agency email, licensing requirements, or other documentation you received.

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Agency-Specific Information

Bring any ORI, applicant type, job title, billing number, mailing instructions, or other information supplied by the requesting organization.

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The Correct Number of Cards

For FD-258 services, confirm how many fingerprint cards the requesting organization requires.

Fingerprinting FAQ

Common Questions Before You Schedule

How do I know which fingerprint service I need? ⌄
Start with the written instructions from the organization requesting your fingerprints. A California Request for Live Scan Service form generally points to California Live Scan. Instructions that specifically say FD-258, ink, or wet ink point to a fingerprint-card service. Call us if you are unsure.
How much is California Live Scan? ⌄
Our California Live Scan rolling fee is $21. Applicable California DOJ/FBI government processing fees are separate and vary according to the requesting agency and applicant type.
What is the difference between FD-258 ink and print-to-card? ⌄
FD-258 ink fingerprinting places traditional rolled-ink impressions directly on the physical card. Print-to-card captures the fingerprints digitally and prints them onto the physical FD-258 card. Use the method your requesting organization accepts.
How much is FD-258 fingerprinting? ⌄
Traditional FD-258 ink fingerprinting is $21 per card. FD-258 print-to-card is $25 per card.
How much is FBI Channeling? ⌄
Our FBI Channeling service fee is $90. Results normally take about 24 hours, but FBI processing is under the FBI's discretion, so we cannot guarantee that results will be ready within 24 hours.
Do you offer mobile Live Scan? ⌄
Yes. Group Mobile Live Scan is available for qualified organizations and groups. Mobile appointments are quoted according to the location, group size, scheduling, and event logistics.
Do you offer private or VIP fingerprinting? ⌄
Yes. Private Clientele service offers premium, individually quoted fingerprinting with dedicated scheduling and discretion-focused coordination. A mutual NDA can be requested for celebrities and other high-profile clients, subject to applicable legal and government-record obligations.
Do you receive my California Live Scan background-check results? ⌄
Live Scan providers capture and transmit fingerprint transactions. Background-check results are handled according to the requesting agency's authorized process. Contact the requesting agency regarding the contents or final status of your background check.
Do you accept walk-ins? ⌄
Walk-ins may be accepted when availability allows, but appointments are recommended so enough time can be reserved for your service and paperwork.
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Fingerprinting Services in Pasadena

Visit our Pasadena office for California Live Scan, FD-258 ink cards, print-to-card, FBI channeling assistance, and other fingerprinting services.

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

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