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What are the benefits of using Live Scan Fingerprinting over traditional ink fingerprinting?

Live Scan fingerprinting offers several advantages over traditional ink fingerprinting, particularly in terms of accuracy, convenience, and processing speed. Here are the key benefits:

1. 1. Faster Processing:
      Live Scan captures fingerprints electronically, allowing them to be submitted instantly to the appropriate agency (such as the FBI or state agencies like the Florida Department of Law Enforcement). This eliminates the need for mailing fingerprint cards, significantly speeding up the background check process. Results are typically processed much faster than with ink fingerprinting.
   2. Higher Accuracy:
      Live Scan technology produces higher-quality fingerprint images compared to ink fingerprints, reducing the chances of smudges or poor-quality prints. This lowers the likelihood of rejected fingerprints, saving time and effort.
   3. Less Mess and More Convenience:
      Traditional ink fingerprinting involves physical ink and cards, which can be messy and require additional care to ensure the prints are legible. Live Scan is a clean, digital process with no ink involved, making it much more convenient for both the technician and the individual being fingerprinted.
   4. Real-Time Feedback:
      With Live Scan, fingerprint technicians can immediately see the quality of the fingerprints on the screen. This allows them to retake any prints that are unclear or incomplete, minimizing the chances of rejection.
   5. Electronic Submission:
      Live Scan fingerprints are transmitted electronically to the appropriate background check agency, reducing mailing delays and the risk of lost or damaged fingerprint cards. It also improves the security of the submission process by transmitting the data directly to the agency.
   6. Widespread Acceptance:
      Many state and federal agencies, including the FBI and state licensing boards, prefer or require Live Scan for background checks because of its reliability and efficiency. It is commonly used for professional licensing, employment screening, and various legal and regulatory purposes.

Overall, Live Scan fingerprinting provides a faster, more accurate, and convenient solution for background checks compared to traditional ink fingerprinting.