Last Update: 04/05/2026 at 2:50 PM EST
Fingerprinting Services Tighten Access Rules
Coverage from Sdcoe, Pinellassheriff, and others
Articles
3
Latest Article
02/16
Active Days
145
Executive Summary
Public agencies in California and Florida list fingerprinting services, IDs, fees, and appointment rules for background checks and school clearances
- SDCOE runs Live Scan fingerprinting at two San Diego County offices
- Applicants need two copies of the Live Scan form and accepted payment
- California public school employees must clear fingerprinting before paid service
- AB 1918 requires a Certificate of Clearance before Temporary County Certificates
- Pinellas County Sheriff offers free fingerprinting in Clearwater with no residency requirement
- Santa Clara Police provides appointment-only Livescan and ink fingerprinting on Wednesdays
- Santa Clara charges per card plus DOJ or FBI fees based on employer code
Quick Facts
- What: Provide fingerprinting for background checks and clearances
- Where: San Diego County Clearwater and Santa Clara
- Why: To support hiring permits and credential clearance requirements
- Who: School offices and sheriff and police departments
- When: Ongoing with appointment and limited walk-in hours
Coverage Timeline: 145 Days
Featured Article
San Diego County Office of Education began offering Live Scan fingerprinting at two offices for DOJ and FBI background checks and CTC credential clearances in San Diego, California.
Additional Articles
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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office AFIS Division fingerprinting services operate in Clearwater, Florida, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, offering ink and LiveScan options.
Santa Clara Police Department offers biometric fingerprinting by appointment at 601 El Camino Real on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 pm.