Fingerprinting locations in Butte County
12 fingerprinting locations across 3 cities. Fees range from $22.75 to $40. See them on the map.
First time getting fingerprinted? Most locations here can handle school volunteer, employment and licensing checks — bring the request form from whoever asked, plus photo ID. What to bring · How the whole thing works
Fees and hours can change. Always confirm when you call. This data is updated periodically from public sources.
All locations in Butte County
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- Armed Guard Security Training Academy, Inc.$4050 Landing Circle, Chico, 95973By appointment
- Blue Oak Mobile Livescan & Notary$33Mobile service — comes to youBy appointment
- Butte County Sheriff's Department$375 Gillick Way, Oroville, 95965By appointment
- Chico Police Department$351460 Humboldt Road, Chico, 95928By appointment
- Feuerstein Services$352366 Lincoln Street, Oroville, 95966By appointment
- JL Services$35464 Pearson Road, Paradise, 95969
- Liberty Tax Service Paradise$256848 Skyway Suite V Paradise, Paradise, 95969
- On Your Mark Mobile Notary and Livescan$35Mobile service — comes to you · ChicoBy appointment
- On Your Mark Mobile Notary and LiveScan$351692 Mangrove Ave #157, Chico, 95926By appointment
- Paradise Police Department$22.755595 Black Olive Drive, Paradise, 95969By appointment
- Postal Station$381692 Mangrove Ave., Chico, 95926
- Postal Station dbw Capital Live Scan$381692 Mangrove Avenue, Chico, 96928
About Live Scan in Butte County
Most people getting fingerprinted in Butte County for Live Scan purposes are volunteering at a school, starting a new job, applying for a professional licence, or being cleared as a caregiver or foster parent. 3 of the locations listed here are run by a police or sheriff's department, which usually means an appointment and government-office hours rather than walk-in access.
Rolling fees range from $22.75 to $40, with the typical location around $35. On top of that, expect the state's DOJ portion ($32) and the FBI's $17 when a federal check is included. The cheapest area on average is Paradise, where the typical rolling fee is $25.
Chico has the most options at 6 locations, but 2 other cities have at least one. Most locations in Butte County require an appointment, so calling ahead is not optional.
Whatever you're getting fingerprinted for, bring the Request for Live Scan Service form (BCIA 8016) from whoever asked, plus valid photo ID. Fees and hours in Butte County can change between our data refreshes, so if in doubt, call the location before you leave.
Jump straight to the busiest cities in Butte County: Live Scan in Chico · Live Scan in Paradise · Live Scan in Oroville. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.
Butte County Live Scan — questions
What's the Live Scan fee in Butte County?
Rolling fees range from $22.75 to $40 across the 12 Butte County listings that publish a price. On top of that, expect the state's DOJ portion ($32) and the FBI's $17 when a federal check is included.
Do I need an appointment in Butte County?
Yes, for most locations — the majority of Butte County listings require one. Every listing shows whether appointments are required; check before you drive.
What do I need to bring?
The Request for Live Scan Service form (BCIA 8016) from whoever asked for the background check, plus one valid photo ID (driver's licence, state ID, passport, or military ID). Bring a payment method the location accepts — most take cards but some are cash-only.
How long do Live Scan results take?
Usually one to three business days from the DOJ, and up to a week when the FBI is involved. The result goes straight to whoever asked for the check — not to you. Use the DOJ's status checker at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/status with your ATI number if you need to see progress yourself.