Fingerprinting locations in San Luis Obispo County
15 fingerprinting locations across 7 cities. Fees range from $25 to $55. 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 San Luis Obispo County
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- Atascadero Police Department$305505 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 93422By appointment
- Cal Poly State University Police Department$251 Grand Avenue Building #36, San Luis Obispo, 93407By appointment
- Gold Coast Express Registration$32405 E. Branch Street Suite 101, Arroyo Grande, 93420By appointment
- Home Instead$553055 Duncan Rd. Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, 93401By appointment
- Mail Plus$25791 Price St., Pismo Beach, 93449
- Morro Bay Police Department$41850 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 93442By appointment
- Paso Robles Police Department$31900 Park Street, Paso Robles, 93446By appointment
- Perry's Parcel & Gift$307395 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 93422
- San Luis Obispo County Sheriff$383220 S Higuera St. Suite 101-B San Luis, Obispo, 93401By appointment
- SLO CAL Business Services dba SLO Live Scan$35No public address — call to arrangeBy appointment
- Star Investigations & Legal Services$301303 E. Grand Avenue Suite #101-B, Arroyo Grande, 93420
- The UPS Store #0941$43793 E. Foothill Blvd. Suite A San Luis, Obispo, 93405
- The UPS Store #7810$40567 Five Cities Drive Suite A-8, Pismo Beach, 93449
- The UPS Store 4581$403940-7 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, 93401
- The UPS Store 6192$401375 E. Grand Avenue Suite #103, Arroyo Grande, 93420
About Live Scan in San Luis Obispo County
Most people getting fingerprinted in San Luis Obispo 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 $25 to $55, 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 Arroyo Grande, where the typical rolling fee is $32.
Arroyo Grande has the most options at 3 locations, but 6 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 San Luis Obispo County can change between our data refreshes, so if in doubt, call the location before you leave.
Jump straight to the busiest cities in San Luis Obispo County: Live Scan in Arroyo Grande · Live Scan in San Luis Obispo · Live Scan in Atascadero. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.
San Luis Obispo County Live Scan — questions
What's the Live Scan fee in San Luis Obispo County?
Rolling fees range from $25 to $55 across the 15 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo County?
It varies. Some San Luis Obispo 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.