Fingerprinting locations in Santa Cruz County
10 fingerprinting locations across 5 cities. Fees range from $25 to $48. 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 Santa Cruz County
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- Cabrillo College Livescan$406500 Soquel Drive Building 1185, Aptos, 95003
- Central Coast Pack and Ship$381052 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, 95076By appointment
- Franky's Tax Services Inc.$351150 Main Street Suite 5 2nd Floor, Watsonville, 95076By appointment
- INL, INC dba The UPS Store #1426$45343 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, 95062
- Santa Cruz County Office of Education$25400 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, 95060By appointment
- Santa Cruz Live Scan, Inc.$40841 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, 95060
- The UPS Store #0285$451840 41st Avenue Ste. 102, Capitola, 95010
- The UPS Store #1128$45849 Almar Avenue Suite C, Santa Cruz, 95060
- The UPS Store #6455$324041 Soquel Drive Suite A-1, Soquel, 95073
- The UPS Store 0993$481961 Main Street, Watsonville, 95076
About Live Scan in Santa Cruz County
Most people getting fingerprinted in Santa Cruz 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.
Rolling fees range from $25 to $48, 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 Watsonville, where the typical rolling fee is $38.
Santa Cruz has the most options at 4 locations, but 4 other cities have at least one. Many take walk-ins during posted hours, but a quick call before you drive still saves the occasional wasted trip.
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 Santa Cruz County can change between our data refreshes, so if in doubt, call the location before you leave.
Jump straight to the busiest cities in Santa Cruz County: Live Scan in Santa Cruz · Live Scan in Watsonville · Live Scan in Aptos. Or read up first: how it works · what to bring · on-site scans for groups.
Santa Cruz County Live Scan — questions
What's the Live Scan fee in Santa Cruz County?
Rolling fees range from $25 to $48 across the 10 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz County?
Not usually. Most locations in Santa Cruz County take walk-ins during posted hours, though a quick phone call still saves the odd wasted trip.
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.