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Fingerprint/Live Scan Information

Livescan/Fingerprint services are available via appointment only.

Livescan Appointment Calendar

Scheduled appointments are prioritized. Walk-ins are accepted ONLY if there is a cancellation or no-show, subject to staff availability.

The San Francisco State University Police Department offers both Ink or "Hardcard" fingerprinting and Livescan fingerprinting. We provide fingerprinting services to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. For questions regarding Livescan or fingerprinting, email livescan@sfsu.edu or call (415) 405-3808

Before You Come In.

  • If you are getting a Livescan, the requesting employer or agency must provide the Livescan form.
  • If you are getting regular ink fingerprints, you may bring your agency-provided card or use the one that we provide (FD-258).

What to Bring to Your Appointment

  • Valid government issued ID such as: driver’s license, state/government ID card, or passport.
  • Campus ID card if you are a current student, faculty, or staff in order to receive a campus discount.
  • Livescan form provided by your requesting agency (if getting Livescan).
  • We accept the following as forms of payments: credit/debit cards.

Please present your Livescan form and government-issued ID to the front desk at the time of your appointment.

Late arrivals can cause delays for subsequent appointments, so you may be asked to wait for the next available opening or reschedule if you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your appointment.

Costs for Livescan

The University Police Department charges the following fees per form for Livescan processing.

  • General Public $30.00
  • SF State Faculty / Staff $20.00
  • SF State Students $10.00

In addition, the different agencies who provide the background checks charge their own processing fees. Depending on the type of background check you require, you will be charged one or more of the following fees. These fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Department of Justice fees range from $0 to $42
  • FBI fees range from $0 to $17
  • Firearms fees range from $19 to $38
  • Child Abuse fees range from $15 to $25

Costs for Ink (hardcard)

The University Police Department charges the following fees per card for ink fingerprinting.

  • General Public $30.00
  • SF State Faculty / Staff $20.00
  • SF State Students $10.00