Can I Get Fingerprinted During A Meeting?

One of the questions we hear from busy professionals is surprisingly simple:

Can you fingerprint me during my meeting?

In many cases, the answer is yes.

Mobile Live Scan fingerprinting is designed to make the process easier for people who do not have time to leave the office, drive across Los Angeles, sit in a waiting room, and interrupt their entire day.

Busy Professionals Often Do Not Want To Stop Working

We frequently work with applicants who are in the middle of very full schedules.

They may be:

• On a Zoom call
• In a conference call
• Sitting in a boardroom
• Working with an assistant
• Speaking with clients or business partners
• Between patients, meetings, or appointments

Many people assume they need to completely stop what they are doing in order to complete Live Scan fingerprinting.

That is not always true.

For Live Scan, We Usually Need Very Little From You

For most mobile Live Scan appointments, the process is fairly simple.

We typically need:

• Your Live Scan request form
• Your government-issued photo ID
• A few moments to verify information
• Your signature where required
• Your fingers for the fingerprint capture

In many professional settings, an assistant has already helped prepare the paperwork before we arrive.

Once we scan the driver’s license and confirm the required information, the actual fingerprint capture is usually quick.

Zoom Meetings And Conference Calls Are Often Manageable

Mobile Live Scan works especially well when someone is listening on a Zoom call or participating in a meeting where they do not need to speak every second.

We can often place the fingerprint scanner in front of the applicant and capture the fingerprints while the meeting continues.

There may be brief moments when we need the applicant’s attention, but much of the process can be handled quietly and efficiently.

Confidential Meetings Require More Care

Sometimes the meeting itself is sensitive.

It may involve legal issues, business strategy, medical information, financial matters, or private internal discussions.

In those situations, we work around the meeting.

Depending on the setting, we may wait outside, step away during sensitive portions, or complete only the parts of the appointment that can be handled without intruding.

In many cases, all we really need is the applicant’s driver’s license and Live Scan request form. We can prepare everything ahead of time while the meeting continues. When the applicant is available, they simply step out for a moment, place their fingers on the scanner, and return immediately to the meeting.

For applicants with good fingerprint quality, the actual fingerprint capture itself may take less than a minute. Many busy professionals are surprised by how little interruption is required.

Mobile fingerprinting should be convenient, but it should also respect privacy, confidentiality, and the applicant’s schedule.

Most Applicants With Normal Fingerprints Move Quickly

For most applicants, Live Scan fingerprinting is fast.

If the fingerprints are clear and the paperwork is ready, the appointment may require very little active participation.

In many cases, the applicant can continue listening, speaking, or working during much of the appointment.

Some Fingerprints Require More Attention

Not every appointment is identical.

If an applicant has dry fingers, excessive moisture, worn ridge detail, or difficult fingerprints, we may need more time.

Sometimes we need to touch up or recapture certain fingers to improve image quality.

That is normal. The goal is not simply to finish quickly. The goal is to submit fingerprints that have the best chance of being accepted.

Ink Fingerprinting Usually Requires More Participation

This article is mainly about mobile Live Scan fingerprinting.

Ink fingerprinting can sometimes be performed while someone is on a call, but it usually requires more active participation.

With ink cards, we often need to coach the applicant, position the hand, roll each finger carefully, and make sure the impressions are clean on the card.

Live Scan is generally easier to complete with minimal interruption.

Mobile Fingerprinting Fits Around Your Workday

The main advantage of mobile fingerprinting is not just that we come to your location.

The real advantage is that the appointment can often fit into your day instead of taking over your day.

Doctors, attorneys, executives, business owners, healthcare workers, and other busy professionals often choose mobile Live Scan because they cannot easily step away from their responsibilities.

When the paperwork is ready and the environment is appropriate, mobile Live Scan can often be completed while the applicant continues working.

For mobile Live Scan appointments in Los Angeles, visit Anshin Mobile Notary and Live Scan’s mobile fingerprinting service page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get fingerprinted while I am in a meeting?

In many cases, yes. For mobile Live Scan, we often need only your ID, form, signature, and fingers for the fingerprint capture.

Can I get fingerprinted while I am on a Zoom call?

Usually, yes. If you can briefly cooperate when needed, the appointment can often be completed with minimal interruption.

Is Live Scan easier than ink fingerprinting during a meeting?

Yes. Live Scan usually requires less active participation than ink fingerprinting, which involves manually rolling each finger on a card.

What if the meeting is confidential?

We can work around confidential conversations by waiting, stepping outside, or limiting our involvement to the parts of the appointment that require your attention.

What could make the appointment take longer?

Difficult fingerprints, dry fingers, excessive moisture, worn ridge detail, or incomplete paperwork can add time to the appointment.