Capital Live Scan - Frequently Asked Questions What is Live Scan? What do I need to bring? How long will it take for my results? How do I check my results? What can I do if there is no response? What if there is no record of my Live Scan? How do I get a copy of my personal criminal history, “Record Review”? Can I get a record of my Child’s fingerprints? What is Live Scan? Live Scan is an inkless fingerprinting process that electronically transmits fingerprint records to the California Department of Justice in a matter of seconds. Live Scan technology replaces the process of recording fingerprints using messy ink, and shortens the process of background clearances to a matter of days instead of weeks or months. Prints submitted through the Live Scan process allows the DOJ to coordinate any additional processing that is necessary such as forwarding the prints to the FBI. What do I need to bring? To be Live Scan fingerprinted you will need to provide a completed Request for Live Scan form for your specific need and a current valid photo ID. Examples of acceptable identification are: California Driver's License California DMV identification Card Valid out-of-state Driver's License Military ID Passport Resident Alien Card Immigration Card Green Card How long will it take for my results? You, your employer, or organization should receive your Live Scan Results within 7 to 10 days. Capital Live Scan is not responsible for the result of your Live Scan submission. Please allow a minimum of seven days before making a status inquiry. Applicants should check first with the agency that requested the background review since the Department of Justice sends results directly to the applicant agency. Requests that require manual processing of criminal history information, such as those involving pre-1945 cases, also may delay the reporting of results. How do I check my results? A 24-hour Automated Telephone Service is available from the Department of Justice at 916-227-4557. If a requesting agency does not have results yet and digital Live Scan fingerprints were submitted, you can use the automated telephone system to check on your submission. You will need the following information: Your date of birth The 10-digit Automated Transaction Identifier (ATI) number that appears at the bottom of the Department of Justice form requesting Live Scan fingerprint background checks. The ATI number always appears in the following sequence: 1 Letters 3 Numbers 3 Letters 3 Numbers What can I do if there is no response sent to myself, my employer or the requesting agency? The California Department Of Justice asks that the Person or Agency that requested the background check file an Applicant Fingerprint Transaction Follow-up Request form to them via fax at (916) 227-2000, so that they may track a missing Applicant record. Please be advised that this form is not to be used for updating an Agency's current criminal history information or any other record keeping purpose. What if there is no record of my Live Scan? If you have called the automated number and it has "no record" of your live scan. You can fill out the Department of Justice Applicant Fingerprint Transaction Follow-up Request form How do I get a copy of my personal criminal history, "Record Review"? Individuals have the right to request a copy of their own criminal history record from the DOJ to review the information for accuracy and completeness. DOJ Personal Record Review Instructions. A written request must first be submitted to the DOJ. Print and prepare the "Application to Obtain Copy of State Summary Criminal History Record" form. Print and prepare the "Request for Live Scan Service Form" for Record Review. Requests from third parties are not permitted. Can I get a record of my Child’s fingerprints? Capital Live Scan does not provide "Child Safety Identification Programs" but, we refer our clients to "The National Center of Child Safety and Awareness" (NCCSA). They are located in Rocklin, California. The National Center of Child Safety and Awareness (NCCSA) 5175 Meyers Street Rocklin, CA 95677 916-865-9170 E-Mail: info@protectrkids.org WWW: http://www.protectrkids.org