Los Angeles Mobile Fingerprints provides mobile Live Scan fingerprinting services throughout Los Angeles for employers, schools, healthcare organizations, transportation companies, nonprofits, licensing agencies, and government entities.
Proudly operated and administered by Anshin Mobile Notary and Live Scan, our technicians perform mobile fingerprinting services while complying with California Department of Justice requirements governing identity verification, fingerprint quality, privacy protection, and secure submission procedures.
Why Professional Mobile Live Scan Fingerprinting Is More Than Just Taking Fingerprints
Many people assume that Live Scan fingerprinting is simply a matter of placing fingers on a scanner and pressing a button.
While fingerprint capture is certainly part of the process, professional Live Scan fingerprinting involves significantly more responsibility than most applicants and organizations realize.
Before a fingerprint submission can be transmitted to the California Department of Justice, numerous steps must occur correctly. Identity must be verified, forms must be reviewed, applicant information must be entered accurately, fingerprint quality must meet acceptable standards, and sensitive personal information must be protected.
For organizations scheduling mobile fingerprinting events, understanding these responsibilities helps explain the value of working with an experienced Live Scan provider.
People Think We Just Take Fingerprints
One of the most common misconceptions about Live Scan fingerprinting is that the technician’s job begins and ends with operating a fingerprint scanner.
In reality, the scanner is only one small part of the process.
The fingerprint technician is responsible for helping ensure that the applicant’s information is accurate, the identity has been properly verified, the fingerprints meet quality standards, and the submission is transmitted correctly.
A successful Live Scan submission requires much more than simply capturing fingerprints.
Identity Verification Comes First
Before fingerprinting can begin, the applicant’s identity must be verified.
This is one of the most important parts of the process.
Applicants are generally required to present valid government-issued identification. Depending on the situation, acceptable identification may include a driver’s license, state identification card, passport, or other approved document.
The fingerprint technician must compare the applicant to the identification presented and verify that the information appears consistent.
We cannot simply fingerprint someone because they show up and request the service.
Identity verification comes first.
Why Valid Identification Matters
Applicants occasionally arrive with expired identification, damaged identification, photocopies, or photographs stored on a phone.
These situations often create delays because the identification requirements exist for a reason.
The purpose of Live Scan fingerprinting is to associate fingerprint data with the correct individual.
If identity cannot be reliably established, the integrity of the submission is compromised.
This is why proper identification is such an important part of the process.
Applicant Information Must Be Accurate
Once identity has been verified, applicant information must be reviewed and entered correctly.
This includes information such as:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Driver license number
- Social Security Number, when applicable
- Applicant type
- ORI information
Even small errors can create significant problems.
A typo in a name, date of birth, or agency identifier can delay processing, require resubmission, or create complications for licensing, employment, or regulatory compliance.
Why Live Scan Forms Matter
Many applicants incorrectly assume the form they bring is merely a generic form that they can download on the internet.
In reality, the Request for Live Scan Service form is one of the most important parts of the process.
The form identifies:
- The requesting agency
- The legal authority for the background check
- The type of position involved
- The information authorized to be released
If the form is incorrect, incomplete, or associated with the wrong agency, the submission may not accomplish the purpose for which it was intended.
Organizations can learn more about Live Scan forms here:
Request for Live Scan Service Form Guide
Protecting Sensitive Personal Information
Every day, applicants trust Live Scan providers with highly sensitive personal information.
Depending on the application, this may include:
- Social Security Numbers
- Driver license numbers
- Passport information
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Fingerprint data
This information deserves careful handling.
Protecting applicant information is not only a professional responsibility but also an important part of maintaining public trust in the fingerprinting process.
Why Applicants Cannot Usually Reuse One Live Scan Submission For Every Agency
One of the most common questions applicants ask is:
“Why can’t I just do one Live Scan and use it for every agency?”
The answer involves privacy, legal authority, and the applicant’s rights.
Live Scan submissions are generally associated with a specific requesting agency and a specific authorized purpose.
Different agencies may be authorized to receive different types of information.
A school district, healthcare licensing board, volunteer organization, transportation company, and government agency may all operate under different statutory authorities.
The criminal history information being requested affects the applicant’s legal interests and privacy rights.
As a result, one submission typically cannot simply be distributed to every organization that requests it.
This system helps protect applicants while ensuring information is released only to authorized recipients.
Fingerprint Quality Is More Important Than Most People Realize
Many applicants assume all fingerprints are captured equally.
In reality, fingerprint quality plays a major role in determining whether a submission is accepted.
Factors affecting quality include:
- Dry skin
- Excess moisture
- Worn ridge detail
- Age-related changes
- Occupational wear and tear
Experienced technicians understand how to address these challenges and maximize image quality before submission.
Capturing acceptable fingerprints often requires significantly more skill than applicants realize.
What Happens When Fingerprints Are Rejected?
If fingerprint quality does not meet the standards required by the California Department of Justice, a rejection may occur.
When that happens, applicants often must return for a resubmission.
Rejections can delay employment onboarding, professional licensing, volunteer approvals, and other important processes.
This is one reason experienced providers place so much emphasis on fingerprint quality during the initial appointment.
The Responsibility To Transmit Information Correctly
Capturing fingerprints is only part of the process.
The information must also be transmitted correctly.
Before records are transmitted, technicians often verify:
- Applicant information
- Fingerprint quality
- Agency information
- Applicant type
- Transaction identifiers
Quality-control procedures help reduce errors and improve the likelihood of successful processing.
Why Organizations Have Responsibilities Too
Organizations requesting fingerprinting services also have responsibilities.
Depending on the situation, agencies may be responsible for providing required disclosures, obtaining applicant authorizations, preparing forms correctly, and ensuring that applicants understand the purpose of the background check.
If these steps have not been completed properly, fingerprinting may need to be postponed until the issue is resolved.
Simply because an organization wants fingerprints collected does not mean the submission can proceed if important requirements have not been met.
Mobile Fingerprinting Requires Equipment, Training, and Experience
Applicants often see a laptop, a fingerprint scanner, and an identification scanner.
What they do not see are the years of training, operational experience, compliance requirements, software systems, quality-control procedures, and equipment investments that support the process.
Owning a fingerprint scanner does not make someone a professional Live Scan provider.
Knowing how to verify identity, identify errors before submission, maintain fingerprint quality, navigate unusual situations, and complete submissions correctly comes from experience.
What Organizations Are Really Paying For
When an organization hires a mobile Live Scan provider, they are not simply paying someone to operate a machine.
They are paying for:
- Identity verification
- Accurate information entry
- Fingerprint quality control
- Compliance procedures
- Privacy protection
- Secure transmission
- Professional experience
The goal is not merely to collect fingerprints.
The goal is to complete the process correctly the first time.
Operated by Anshin Mobile Notary and Live Scan
Los Angeles Mobile Fingerprints is proudly operated and administered by Anshin Mobile Notary and Live Scan.
Additional resources include:
- Live Scan Fingerprinting Services
- Mobile Live Scan for Groups
- ATI Number Guide
- Applicant Type Guide
- Custodian of Record Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I use one Live Scan submission for every agency?
Live Scan submissions are generally tied to a specific requesting agency and authorized purpose. Different agencies may be entitled to receive different information.
Why do applicants need valid identification?
Identity verification is a critical part of the Live Scan process and helps ensure fingerprints are associated with the correct individual.
What personal information is collected during Live Scan fingerprinting?
Depending on the application, information may include name, date of birth, identification numbers, address information, and fingerprint data.
What happens if fingerprint quality is poor?
Poor-quality fingerprints may be rejected by the California Department of Justice, requiring a resubmission.
Can fingerprints be rejected by the DOJ?
Yes. If fingerprint images do not meet quality standards, the DOJ may reject the submission and require new fingerprints.
Why do organizations need proper authorization before fingerprinting applicants?
Organizations must generally have legal authority to request fingerprint-based background checks and must follow applicable procedures.
Are fingerprint records confidential?
Fingerprint submissions and associated information are subject to privacy protections and may only be used for authorized purposes.
What are organizations actually paying for during a mobile fingerprinting event?
Organizations are paying for identity verification, quality control, compliance procedures, secure transmission, privacy protection, and professional experience—not simply fingerprint capture.