The Santa Clara Police Department provides electronic and manual fingerprinting services for the public by appointment only.

Livescan Fingerprinting Requirements

1. Appointments:

Location: Santa Clara Police Department,
601 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 95050
Telephone: (408) 615-4701
Hours: Wednesday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm    
Payment: Cash, Personal Checks, Cashiers Checks, and Money Orders only.
Fees: The rolling fee for City of Santa Clara residents is $10.00. The fee for Non-residents is $15.00. Our office or the appointing authority, as necessary may collect Department of Justice or FBI fees. Please check with your employer or agency for fee(s) requirements.

2. Please bring the “Request for Livescan Service” form completely filled out from your employer.

Additional forms for applicants will require separate printing and additional fees. The appointing authority will provide the forms(s) or information and explain the process. Contact the agency or employer for more information. The Santa Clara Police Department does not provide “Request for Livescan” forms.

3. Valid photographic I.D. must be presented at the time of service. Acceptable forms include:

• California Driver’s License or California Identification Car
• Military I.D.
• Current Passport
• Applicants under 18 years old may provide school I.D.
• Certain circumstances may require a second form of I.D. Please be prepared to provide a second form of valid identification if requested.

4. Fingernails:

Extremely long or curved fingernails may prevent the fingers from properly contacting the printing surface and may need trimming.

5. Bandaged or injured fingers:

Applicants may need to reschedule their appointment until the injured or bandaged finger can be fingerprinted.

6. No children please. Applicants should make arrangements for childcare prior to the service.