Fingerprinting locations in Humboldt County
9 fingerprinting locations across 4 cities. Fees range from $20 to $35. 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 Humboldt County
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- Arcata Police Depart.$35736 F Street, Arcata, 95521By appointment
- Blue Lake Tribal Gaming Commission$20428 Chartin Road, Blue Lake, 95525By appointment
- Cal Poly Humboldt Police Department$301 Harpst Street, Arcata, 95521By appointment
- Eureka Police Depart.$35604 C Street, Eureka, 95501By appointment
- Fortuna Police Department$352600 Newburg Road, Fortuna, 95540By appointment
- Humboldt County Sheriff's Depart.$30826 Fourth Street, Eureka, 95501
- Post-Haste Mail Center, Inc.$35600 F Street Suite 3, Arcata, 95521
- Redwood Coast Notary$302239 Freshwater Rd, Eureka, 95503By appointment
- Scrapper's Edge dbw Capital Live Scan$25728 4th Street, Eureka, 95501
About Live Scan in Humboldt County
Most people getting fingerprinted in Humboldt 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. 5 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 $20 to $35, with the typical location around $30. 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 Eureka, where the typical rolling fee is $30.
Eureka has the most options at 4 locations, but 3 other cities have at least one. Most locations in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County can change between our data refreshes, so if in doubt, call the location before you leave.
Jump straight to the busiest cities in Humboldt County: Live Scan in Eureka · Live Scan in Arcata · Live Scan in Blue Lake. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.
Humboldt County Live Scan — questions
What's the Live Scan fee in Humboldt County?
Rolling fees range from $20 to $35 across the 9 Humboldt 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 Humboldt County?
Yes, for most locations — the majority of Humboldt 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.