Choose the service from the recipient’s instructions. California agency Live Scan, a physical fingerprint card and a personal FBI record request are different routes, even if one shop offers all three.
What are you being asked to submit?
- California agency Live Scan: follow the agency request and required checks.
- A fingerprint card: confirm the card type, number of copies and where the recipient expects it to be sent.
- A personal FBI Identity History Summary: follow the FBI’s own request route or an appropriate approved channel.
Ask specifically about card printing or ink
Do not assume every electronic fingerprinting location supplies a physical card. Tell the provider the exact card and recipient instructions before booking. All Postal and Live Scan Fresno both advertise ink fingerprint cards; use their contact links to confirm your requirements.
A personal FBI request is not a universal employment clearance
The FBI states that its Identity History Summary is for personal review and correction. Employment, licensing or adoption requests within the US may require a different authorized route. Ask the requesting organization rather than buying a personal report as a substitute.
The FBI describes an electronic request option with participating post offices, an option to mail a completed card, and approved channelers. A store’s general fingerprinting service does not establish that it can process every route.
Three questions before you pay
- Who will receive the result or card?
- Which exact form, card type or request route did that recipient specify?
- Does this location provide that service, and what is included in its quoted price?
Local offices advertising fingerprint cards
Live Scan Fresno, All Postal and Belen Sanchez Insurance Agency advertise ink-card service. Confirm the exact card, number of copies, capture method and whether cards are supplied. A card-capture quote does not include every receiving-agency charge.
A few useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is every Live Scan automatically sent to the FBI?
No. The requested service and authorized submission route matter. Confirm the required checks on your agency instructions.
Can the same shop offer Live Scan and ink cards?
Yes, but check the specific location. This directory lists only services supported by the cited provider or network page.
Is a printed fingerprint card the result of a background check?
No. The card contains fingerprint impressions used for a request. It is not itself a background-check response.
Sources and last check
Checked September 8, 2026. Availability and charges may change; confirm with the operator or requesting agency.