The California Department of Justice provides an automated service for criminal history background checks that may be required as a condition of employment, licensing, certification, foreign adoptions or VISA/Immigration clearances.
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) provides an automated service for criminal history background checks that may be required as a condition of employment, licensing, certification, foreign adoptions or VISA/Immigration purposes. During the 2009-10 fiscal year, the DOJ processed almost 1.9 million applicant fingerprint transactions. Eighty percent of the electronically submitted fingerprint checks are completed within three business days.
Here is basic information for individuals needing to submit fingerprints to the DOJ for background checks.
1. Get the forms
If you are applying for employment, license, certificate or permit with an applicant agency requiring a background check, you must get the instructions and the forms required for fingerprinting services from that agency. The agency will complete its information to ensure accuracy. You will need to add your personal information to the form before getting fingerprinted.
2. Get fingerprinted
Once you have obtained the necessary forms from the applicant agency, go to a local Live Scan site to be fingerprinted. You must present valid photo identification when being fingerprinted. Expired identification information will not be accepted.
A fingerprint-rolling fee may be collected when you get your fingerprints taken. Since this fee varies widely among locations, you will want to review the cost before going to a fingerprinting site. Be sure to check for any restrictions on method of payment, such as cash or money order only. The List of Applicant Live Scan Sites provides information by location on fees, hours of operation and if an appointment is needed.
There also is a criminal history processing fee collected by the DOJ and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the background checks.
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