Fast. Convenient. Secure.

iDeal Live Scan is the easiest way to get a government background check.

Why iDeal Live Scan?

iDeal Live Scan fingerprinting services are certified and approved by the DOJ and FBI. Our office is centrally located in Carlsbad, CA and we also offer convenient mobile services at your location.

100% Electronic

No more ink smudges-our trained specialists take your fingerprints with high-quality digital scanners.

Accurate Identification

Your prints get checked against official government databases for any record of criminal history.

Quick Results

Your background check results get sent directly to the organization that requested your live scan.

How It Works

1

Complete your forms

Fill out your Request For iDeal Live Scan Service form and bring three copies with valid ID and a form of payment.

2

Office visit or on-site

Visit our Carlsbad office or schedule an on-site appointment at a location of your choice.

3

Get fingerprinted

Our trained and certified operators will take your prints and submit your transaction to the government to process your results.

Let us come to you

Fingerprinting on your schedule at your location

iDeal Live Scan and ink fingerprinting

Our specialists use our state-of-the-art system to take high-quality live scans. We also offer ink fingerprinting by request.

Flexible scheduling

We’re available 7 days a week and can easily fit into your schedule. Just let us know what your event needs.

Transparent pricing

We charge an event service fee and a per-applicant rolling fee. We also offer volume discounts.

Knowledgeable customer support

Our customer service team will answer any questions before and after the event.

Secure transmissions

All live scans are securely transmitted within 24 hours to the government for processing.

Complimentary resubmissions

If any live scans are rejected based on fingerprint quality, we can arrange free resubmissions at our Carlsbad iDeal Live Scan office.