How can an applicant check their Live Scan status? DMV cannot release a license or permit until the applicant passes a background check from DOJ. Applicants may check the status of their Live Scan application at https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov. Applicants will need to enter their ATI # and date of birth.

In California, criminal convictions can only be reported for seven years. Under California civil code (The Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act), any misdemeanors, complaints, indictments, arrests, and convictions older than that cannot be reported on background checks.

1) Locate a law enforcement agency (LEA) to complete fingerprint hard cards: Contact your local police or Sheriff's Department to inquire about having your fingerprints rolled. 2) Complete one fingerprint hard card (FD-258): Applicants must submit one completed hard card to the BRN. All fields must be completed.

Is there a cost for fingerprinting? Yes, you are required to pay the Live Scan operator the $49 fingerprint processing fee ($32 for DOJ and $17 for FBI), as well as the Live Scan site "rolling" fee. NOTE: The rolling fees vary because each Live Scan site sets its own fee—CSLB does not set the price.