The San José State University Police Department now offers Live Scan fingerprinting services to the community for the purposes of pre-employment screening only.

Live Scan Service Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to Noon
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appointments for Live Scan fingerprinting can only be made by calling the UPD Records Office at (408) 924-2172 during normal business hours, as listed above.

Walk-ins during normal business hours are welcome - However, if others have scheduled appointments, you will be asked to wait until those individuals have been printed.

The San José State University Police Department Records Office may be closed on State or National holidays and you are encouraged to call ahead before coming into the Department on a 'walk-in' basis.

Payment must be made and valid identification provided to the operator before your fingerprints are made. Remember, you must bring the fingerprint application forms with you.

Additional Live Scan Information (Office of the Attorney General)

Live Scan Service Fees

Please note: the rolling fee of $20 includes only the cost of taking your fingerprints! Additional fees will be charged by DOJ and FBI clearance. Other additional fees may apply for your particular license of clearance. See below for more information.

The San José State University Police Department charges a $20.00 rolling fee. This fee is in addition to any other processing costs associated with your cards. This fee must be paid by either cash or money order (No checks, credit cards or bills over $20.00 will be accepted). Money Orders must be payable to: San José State University Police Department or SJSU PD) Any processing fees associated with your fingerprint cards must also be paid at the time they are scanned.

Current processing fees

California Department of Justice $32.00
Federal Bureau of Investigation $24.00
Child Abuse Index Check $15.00
Firearms Check $15.00

Live Scan Service Documentation Required

At the time your fingerprints are rolled, you must bring with you three (3) copies of the 'fingerprint application form'.

You must also bring valid identification with you to your appointment. Valid identification includes a California Driver's license or Identification Card. A valid passport with a birth certificate will also be accepted. No other forms of identification will be accepted for purposes of Live Scan fingerprinting.

Live Scan Service UPD Location

The San José State University Police Department is located at the corner of South Seventh and East San Salvador Streets in downtown San Jose.

Parking is available in the Seventh Street Parking Garage adjacent to the University Police Department. You are welcome to park in one of the 20 minute parking spaces located immediately inside the parking structure (to the left as you enter off 7th Street), and go to the UPD lobby for parking instructions. If the garage is full, tell the garage attendant you are parking in the 20 minute space and go to the UPD lobby for parking instructions. Please note that unauthorized vehicles left in 20 minute parking spaces will be cited.

Live Scan Service Locations in California

There are locations in every county of California that provide Live Scan fingerprinting services. Click here to find one near you.