Fingerprinting locations in San Mateo County
38 fingerprinting locations across 12 cities. Fees range from $29 to $80. 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 Mateo County
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- A+ Livescan Services$35No public address — call to arrangeBy appointment
- A+ Mailboxes & More$401614 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, 94402
- Advance Livescan Fingerprinting$35No public address — call to arrangeBy appointment
- Bay Area PL Services dba Bay PLS$68841 San Bruno Avenue W Suite 100, San Bruno, 94066By appointment
- Burlingame Police Department$351111 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, 94010By appointment
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #0244$50969 G Edgewater Blvd., Foster City, 94404
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #0966$45235 Westlake Center, Daly City, 94115
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #1444$40423 Broadway, Millbrae, 94030
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #1906$35446 Old County Road 100, Pacifica, 94044By appointment
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #2354$541325 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, 94010
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #2388$48325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park, 94025
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #2766$40570 El Camino Real Suite 150, Redwood City, 94063
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #4133$4550 Woodside Plaza, Redwood City, 94061
- Certifix Live Scan dbw The UPS Store #6084$801025 Alameda De La Pulgas, Belmont, 94002By appointment
- Daly City Police Department$30333 90th Street, Daly City, 94015By appointment
- Execushield, Inc.$291633 Bayshore Hwy Suite 321, Burlingame, 94010
- Fund & Health Investment LLC dba Registry of Nurses$40No public address — call to arrangeBy appointment
- G&G Consultants$30No public address — call to arrangeBy appointment
- Noblewood Investments LLC dba Post N'More$391259 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 94025
- Pack and Mail Express$351017 El Camino Real Sequoia Station, Redwood City, 94063
- Post Point Hub$456844 Mission Street, Daly City, 94014
- Postal Annex 2008$301212 El Camino Real Suite H, San Bruno, 94066
- Postal Annex Service Center #4018$45274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, Redwood City, 94065
- San Bruno Police Department$301177 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno, 94066By appointment
- Ship Daly City$40100 Los Olivos Avenue, Daly City, 94014
- Statewide Live Scan$35Mobile service — comes to you · PacificaBy appointment
- Statewide Live Scan$35No public address — call to arrangeBy appointment
- The UPS Store #0294$45204 E. 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, 94401
- The UPS Store #0446$401534 Plaza Lane, Burlingame, 94010
- The UPS Store #1468$39.992268 Westborough Blvd Suite #302, South San Francisco, 94080
- The UPS Store #4153$401098 Foster City Blvd. Suite 106, Foster City, 94404
- The UPS Store #6096$39.996748 Mission Street, Daly City, 94014
- The UPS Store #7463$50995 Marsh Road Suite 102, Redwood City, 94063
- The UPS Store 0810$40723 Camino Plaza, San Bruno, 94066
- The UPS Store 0919$451180 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos, 94070By appointment
- The UPS Store 2152$407 W 41st Ave, San Mateo, 94403By appointment
- UPS Store #0426$35951 Old County Road Suite #2, Belmont, 94002
- WellnessMart, MD$31770 El Camino Real Suite B, Belmont, 94002
About Live Scan in San Mateo County
Most people getting fingerprinted in San Mateo 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 $29 to $80, with the typical location around $40. 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 Belmont, where the typical rolling fee is $35.
Daly City has the most options at 5 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. 6 mobile or travelling providers serve San Mateo County, which is worth knowing if you're organising on-site fingerprinting for a group of 3 or more.
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 Mateo 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 Mateo County: Live Scan in Daly City · Live Scan in Redwood City · Live Scan in Burlingame. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.
San Mateo County Live Scan — questions
What's the Live Scan fee in San Mateo County?
Rolling fees range from $29 to $80 across the 38 San Mateo 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 Mateo County?
It varies. Some San Mateo 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.
Can a mobile fingerprinting provider come to my group in San Mateo County?
Yes — 6 mobile or travelling providers serve San Mateo County. If you're organising on-site fingerprinting for a school, sports league, church, employer, or volunteer group of 3 or more, the on-site route is usually cheaper and faster than sending everyone individually.