So you are getting ready to start a new job or volunteer with children for the first time, but you’ve never been fingerprinted before. Never fear: we have livescan fingerprinting services near me so you can be in and out in no time!

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Why Do I Need to Get Fingerprinted?

Fingerprinting is often required for noncriminal justice national background checks. It also helps determine an individual’s identity so that a complete criminal history record can be generated. There are various reasons you may have your fingerprints taken, most commonly:

Employment
Citizenship, Permanent Resident and Immigration Applicants
Foreign Travel, Passports, Work Permits, Visas and US Waivers
International Adoption Applicants
Security license and clearances
Volunteering with Children
Some states also require fingerprinting for state-level background checks.

Most livescan fingerprinting locations will take walk-ins, but we recommend you make an appointment ahead of time to ensure availability.

What Does a Fingerprint Background Check Show?

A fingerprint background check will show any criminal convictions, arrests, charges, or cases an individual may be or was previously involved in. It will also show if the person is wanted by law enforcement. Your fingerprints also identify basic information about your life, such as birth, name, address, and employment.

How Long Does Fingerprinting Take?

The livescan fingerprinting process does not take much time to complete. The livescan device scans the fingerprints of both hands and files them electronically so they can be accessed quickly by authorized personnel. If you request the results via mail, it may take a few weeks to a month.

What Do I Need to Bring to My Fingerprinting Appointment?

When you make your livescan fingerprinting appointment, be sure to bring:

Your government-issued ID (such as a driver’s license or passport)
Proof of citizenship and/or legal residence in the U.S., such as a birth certificate or permanent resident card
Your Social Security card
A copy of any documents that verify your identity or legal status
If your livescan fingerprinting appointment is for employment purposes or volunteer work with children, you may be required to bring additional forms of identification.

If you are required to have your fingerprint checked for employment, it is important that you do not wear any lotion or hand cream on your fingers, as this will make it harder for the livescan device to get a good reading.

Make an Appointment at Mail Boxes Times

When it comes to livescan fingerprinting appointments near me, our team at Mail Boxes Times has got you covered. We’re located in Beverly Hills, but we proudly serve the greater Los Angeles area as well as those traveling from out of town.

We’re open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm! Call us at (310) 276-5076 to schedule your Beverly Hills fingerprinting appointment today or visit our contact page HERE for more information about how you can get livescan fingerprinted in Beverly Hills today!