What are the benefits of Live Scan?
Live Scan offers several advantages over traditional ink fingerprinting, making it the preferred method for background checks in many industries and states. Here are the key benefits:
1. Faster Processing:
- With Live Scan, fingerprints are captured digitally and submitted electronically, allowing background checks to be processed much faster compared to mailing ink fingerprint cards.
- Results are typically available within 24 to 72 hours, depending on the agency’s workload.
2. Increased Accuracy:
- Digital fingerprinting eliminates the common errors associated with traditional ink fingerprinting, such as smudges or incomplete prints. This reduces the likelihood of rejected fingerprints and the need for reprints.
- The electronic capture process also ensures clearer, more precise fingerprint images, leading to better accuracy during the background check process.
3. Convenience:
- No need for mailing: Live Scan fingerprints are transmitted electronically, so there’s no need to mail physical fingerprint cards, saving time and avoiding postal delays.
- Wide availability: Live Scan services are available at many locations across the U.S., and applicants can choose a convenient location to complete their fingerprinting.
4. Enhanced Security:
- The Live Scan process ensures that fingerprints are transmitted securely and directly to the appropriate state or federal agency. This reduces the risks associated with mailing physical fingerprint cards, such as loss or tampering.
- The digital submission process helps maintain data privacy by eliminating unnecessary handling of physical fingerprint cards.
5. Compliance with State and Federal Standards:
- Many states, including California and Florida, require Live Scan for various types of background checks, such as employment, licensing, and certifications.
- Live Scan meets the standards set by state agencies like the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal agencies like the FBI.
6. Environmentally Friendly:
- Live Scan is a paperless process, which reduces the need for ink, paper fingerprint cards, and other physical resources, making it a more environmentally friendly option.
Enroll for Live Scan Services:
To take advantage of the benefits of Live Scan, you can enroll online through Certifix’s service selection page for fast and secure fingerprinting services.
