Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check for School Volunteers

A background check is the review performed by an authorized agency to evaluate someone’s criminal history or eligibility. Live Scan is the digital fingerprinting method used to collect and transmit fingerprints for that review. For school volunteers in California, the school or district typically provides a Live Scan request form that tells the fingerprinting provider which agency should receive the results.

Many California applicants in regulated or trust-based roles need Live Scan fingerprinting, including school volunteers, education workers, healthcare employees, security personnel, real estate licensees, government contractors, and certain professional licensing applicants. Requirements are usually set by the requesting agency, employer, licensing board, or school district. Always bring the specific Request for Live Scan Service form they provide.

California Live Scan pricing usually includes a rolling fee charged by the fingerprinting provider plus government agency fees, such as California DOJ and, when required, FBI fees. The total depends on the background check type listed on your form and whether your organization covers any fees. ShipMate+ can review your form in-store and explain the applicable charges before scanning.

Bring a completed Request for Live Scan Service form from the school, district, or volunteer organization, along with a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. The form should include the agency’s ORI code and applicant type. If information is missing, the requesting school may need to correct it before submission.

ShipMate+ offers Live Scan fingerprinting by walk-in or appointment during regular business hours. Walk-ins are convenient for many applicants, but calling ahead can help confirm availability, current hours, and any documents you should bring. The store is open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM and Saturday from 9:00AM to 1:00PM.

The in-store fingerprinting portion is usually quick when your form is complete and your ID is ready. Most of the visit involves verifying your information, capturing each fingerprint digitally, and completing the transmission details. Background check result timing is controlled by the reviewing agencies, not the fingerprinting location, and can vary by applicant history and agency workload.

Live Scan results are not sent to the applicant or the fingerprinting provider. They are transmitted to the agencies identified on your Request for Live Scan Service form, such as the California DOJ, FBI, or the school district’s designated reviewing agency. Keep your confirmation copy so the requesting organization can reference the transaction if follow-up is needed.

ShipMate+ can help you understand what information is needed to complete the Live Scan transaction, such as identification details and the agency fields on the form. However, the school or district must provide the correct applicant type, ORI code, and billing instructions. If those fields are missing or unclear, contact the requesting organization before scanning.