San Diego, CA

Live Scan fingerprinting in San Diego

Compare every verified fingerprinting location in San Diego, California. California charges $32.00 for the state background check and $17.00 for the FBI check — everything above that is the agency's rolling fee.

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Out-the-door range

$69.00 – $144.00

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Prices show the agency rolling fee separately from the state and FBI fees, so you can see exactly what is negotiable.

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Authorized Live Scan CenterVerified Rolling Fee

A Touch Live Scan

2727 Camino Del Rio South

4.8(30 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$35.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$84.00
Appointment required
Postal & Live ScanVerified Rolling Fee

Mail Boxes Express

1220 Rosecrans Street

4.7(33 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$30.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$79.00
Appointment required
Authorized Live Scan CenterVerified Rolling Fee

Affordable Live Scan

4238 El Cajon Blvd

4.8(38 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$35.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$84.00
Appointment required
Mobile FingerprintingVerified Rolling Fee

Alpha Xpress Livescan

Mobile Service — Call for Address

4.8(42 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$38.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$87.00
Appointment required Mobile tech
Authorized Live Scan CenterVerified Rolling Fee

APEX Live Scan

3160 Camino Del Rio S.

4.9(43 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$30.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$79.00
Walk-ins welcome
Postal & Live ScanVerified Rolling Fee

College Postal Plus

6161 El Cajon Blvd.,

4.7(45 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$30.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$79.00
Appointment required
Certifix AuthorizedVerified Rolling Fee

Certifix Live Scan

1455 Frazee Road

4.9(47 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$35.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$84.00
Appointment required
Notary & Live ScanVerified Rolling Fee

Julia Korol Notary

Mobile Service — Call for Address

5.0(48 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$30.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$79.00
Appointment required Mobile tech
Authorized Live Scan CenterVerified Rolling Fee

It's Just Business

6189 Imperial Avenue

4.7(49 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$45.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$94.00
Appointment required
Postal & Live ScanVerified Rolling Fee

Mail Exchange

4079 Governor Drive

4.8(54 reviews)Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Agency rolling fee
$30.00
State / DOJ fee
$32.00
FBI federal fee
$17.00
Out-the-door
$79.00
Walk-ins welcome

How Live Scan & FD-258 Fingerprinting Works in San Diego, CA

Applicants in San Diego, California can choose from 57 verified fingerprinting providers (28 offering walk-in service and 10 offering mobile dispatch). Whether you are completing a background check for nursing, teaching, real estate, child care, security guard licensing, or federal employment, your total cost consists of two components:

  • Government Background Check Fees: California sets the state criminal history fee at $32.00 and the federal FBI CJIS fee at $17.00.
  • Agency Rolling Fee: The operator service charge in San Diego, which varies by location. Comparing providers in San Diego before you book helps you avoid hidden convenience markups.

San Diego Fingerprinting Checklist & FAQs

What should I bring to my San Diego appointment?
Bring a current, unexpired government photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport) and your Request for Live Scan Service form or agency ORI routing number.
Can I get FD-258 ink cards in San Diego for out-of-state licenses?
Yes. Most San Diego fingerprint operators capture digital prints and print them onto standard FBI FD-258 cardstock or roll physical ink cards for out-of-state boards and federal FINRA/ATF clearances.

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