Fingerprinting locations in Monterey County
28 fingerprinting locations across 12 cities. Fees range from $20 to $45. 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 Monterey County
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- 3rd Watch Security and Investigations, Inc$302555 Garden Road Suite C, Monterey, 93940
- Allegiant Protection Services Inc.$2536 Quail Run Circle Suite 100-O, Salinas, 93907
- Benitez Security Services, Inc.$45220 N. Vanderhurst Ave, King City, 93930
- Carmel Office Supply and Business Center$32Lincoln Street SE of Ocean Avenue (near the Cypress Inn Hotel), Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93921
- Carmel Police Department$40South East Corner of Junipero and 4th Avenue, Carmel, 93921By appointment
- Certifix Live Scan dbw G & G Services dba The UPS Store 0658$301628 N. Main Street, Salinas, 93906
- Certifix, Inc. dba Certifix Live Scan$35140 W Franklin Street Suite 203, Monterey, 93940
- CSU Monterey Bay Police Department$302081 Inter-Garrison Rd., Seaside, 93955By appointment
- Emm Kay dba The UPS Store #4642$401522 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, 93905
- Garcia’s Security Training (Inside Bellator Healthcare Uniforms)$30266 S Main St, Salinas, 93901
- Gonzales Police Department$30109 4th Street, Gonzales, 93926By appointment
- King City Police Department$32.50415 Bassett Street, King City, 93930By appointment
- Kysmet Services, Inc.$30919 N. Main Street, Salinas, 93906
- MET Multiservice, LLC$30933 N. Main Street Suite 201, Salinas, 93906
- Monterey County Sheriff's Department$201414 Natividad Road, Salinas, 93906By appointment
- Monterey Police Department$33351 Madison Street, Monterey, 93940By appointment
- Nguyen Security Services$302100 Garden Road Suite C-308, Monterey, 93940
- Pacific Grove Police Department$35580 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950By appointment
- Quality Print & Copy Inc.$323785 Via Nona Marie Suite 206, Carmel, 93923
- Rapido Vehicle Registration Services$40725 E. Market Street, Salinas, 93905
- Reyes Fingerprinting$40No public address — call to arrangeBy appointment
- Soledad Police Department$35236 Main Street, Soledad, 93960By appointment
- The Post Box$25820 Park Row, Salinas, 93901
- The UPS Store #0326- Carmel$40225 Crossroads Blvd., Camel, 93923
- The UPS Store #0454 - Marina$40266 Reservation Road Suite F, Marina, 93933
- The UPS Store #1075 - Seaside$401130 Fremont Blvd. Suite 105, Seaside, 93955
- The UPS Store #1098 - Monterey$40395 Del Monte Center, Monterey, 93940
- Uretsky Security$30201 Calle Del Oaks D Del Rey, Oaks, 93940By appointment
About Live Scan in Monterey County
Most people getting fingerprinted in Monterey 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. 8 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 $45, with the typical location around $32.25. 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 Salinas, where the typical rolling fee is $30.
Salinas has the most options at 9 locations, but 11 other cities have at least one. Some take walk-ins and some are appointment-only — check each listing before you go, or call ahead.
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 Monterey County can change between our data refreshes, so if in doubt, call the location before you leave.
Jump straight to the busiest cities in Monterey County: Live Scan in Salinas · Live Scan in Monterey · Live Scan in Carmel. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.
Monterey County Live Scan — questions
What's the Live Scan fee in Monterey County?
Rolling fees range from $20 to $45 across the 28 Monterey 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 Monterey County?
It varies. Some Monterey County locations take walk-ins and some are appointment-only. Check the listing or call ahead.
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.