Live Scan

Live Scan Fingerprinting Equipment & Software

Fulcrum Biometrics offers expandable turn-key systems that encompass all necessary hardware and software for capturing, searching, and transmitting fingerprints. Our team of biometric experts brings invaluable experience to help you understand what is needed to effectively operate a livescan system in your state.

Our Live Scan solutions include hardware and a flexible software solution that allows for add-on capabilities that will enable you to expand your fingerprinting service offerings to a larger audience of clients.

Easily add on any of the following capabilities:

FbF® LiveScan – Print-2-Card can be used to create digital fingerprint records which are then printed out onto FD-258 Civilian fingerprint cards. This can be used in any state that still accepts cards. It can also be used to fingerprint anyone who needs to send their fingerprint cards out of state for licensing, permitting and national background check purposes.

FbF® Card Scan enables you to become a collector and submitter site. This means you can digitize fingerprint cards and then submit the new digital records to your state or other channel depending upon the software modules you have purchased.

FbF® LiveScan – SWFT enables you to create digital fingerprint records for DoD contractors and then upload these records electronically as a Third-Party submitter to SWFT (Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission).

FbF® LiveScan – FINRA enables you to create digital fingerprint records for Securities Brokers and Dealers and then submit these records electronically to FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).

FbF® LiveScan – FBI Channeling enables you to create digital fingerprint records for anyone who is a legal resident of the US who needs a national background check and submit those records electronically to the FBI through our FBI Channeler. Some examples include legal residents who are trying to immigrate to the US; those who are seeking public housing; and those who are traveling, working or studying internationally.

FbF® LiveScan – ChildID enables you to create digital fingerprint records of children for parents or guardians that want to have fingerprint records of their children.

Our engineering team is continually working with various states and agencies as requirements and standards are updated. We service a range of customers, from private fingerprinting service providers to agencies that want to bring their fingerprinting in-house and law enforcement agencies that need to book criminals.

Tailored Solutions

Fulcrum focuses on developing, delivering, and supporting quality live scan solutions specifically designed to meet our customer’s requirements. From FBI-certified hardware to custom software integrations, we provide scalable, compliant, and user-friendly biometric solutions that streamline identity verification. Our solutions support a wide range of applications, including:

State applications – Fingerprint background checks for employment, licensing and personal review
Law enforcement – State-level identification and criminal justice applications
Federal applications – FBI Channeling, OPM, FINRA, TSC, and more
Live Scan deployment – Print-to-Card, Firearms, Decedent ID, Child ID, and additional specialized use cases

Reliable Equipment

Our Live Scan systems are designed for real-world performance — easy to use, built to last, and ready to deploy anywhere fingerprinting is needed.

Rugged Hardware – Built to handle harsh environments like jails, booking stations, and mobile units
Easy to Use – Intuitive software requires minimal training and ensures high-quality captures
Turn-Key Systems – Includes all hardware and software, pre-configured and ready to go
Certified & Compliant – FBI and state agency certified with secure data encryption
Global Trust – Used in 90+ countries and backed by responsive U.S.-based support

Certified Where It Counts

Fulcrum’s Live Scan systems are certified for use in multiple states, supporting both applicant and criminal fingerprinting applications. Whether you’re processing background checks or booking individuals into custody, our systems deliver dependable, compliant performance. Our certifications include:

Applicant Live Scan Certifications

– Arkansas
– California
– Colorado
– Florida
– Idaho
– Illinois
– Nevada
– North Carolina
– Utah

Criminal Live Scan Certifications

– Alabama
– California
– Colorado
– Georgia
– Illinois
– Nevada
– North Carolina
– South Carolina
– Tennessee
– Texas
– Utah

Even if your state isn’t listed as certified above, Fulcrum Biometrics offers a range of Live Scan solutions nationwide, including Print2Card (print out FBI cards), CardScan (scanning in an FBI Card) FBI Channeling, and ATF/Firearms EFT File Creation.

Testimonials

We love the LiveScan machine. It’s easy to use and has given us great results. We love that it is so sanitary, especially during this pandemic. I am able to quickly set up the system and fingerprint our employees while completing their enrollment forms. We have held outside enrollment meetings and we are able to easily set up the unit and transport it with ease in the sturdy storage case. I also have had wonderful service from the Fulcrum tech support. We are very happy with our purchase!

Holly BeanSchool Administrative Unit 21

I have been working with these guys for years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication, they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended! Kathleen at Fulcrum was BEYOND helpful in the process of navigating our new fingerprinting requirements. No other vendor that I spoke with even came close to offering her level of patience and expertise. It was definitely the driving force behind our decision to use Fulcrum for our fingerprint criminal history checks. The equipment set up and training was a breeze. Sal was phenomenal at explaining the equipment and software, and beyond patient. We had some initial hiccups with the fingerprint scanner, but the staff at Fulcrum were very helpful in troubleshooting the issue and getting us into the proper scanner that more met our needs. The fingerprinting process is very easy to navigate, but any time we do have questions, Fulcrum is immediately responsive.

Amy Barth Big Brothers Big Sisters

We practice immigration law and need to quickly check the criminal records of our clients to determine eligibility for relief. Obtaining results of ink and paper FBI requests sent by mail were taking months and thus we sought a system which could give quicker results. Fulcrum’s system allows us to fingerprint the clients right here in our office without the mess of ink and paper and we typically receive the results within ONE MINUTE, often less. The true measure of customer service is how a company reacts when there is a problem. As a newbie with this system I had many dumb questions that were patiently, and rapidly, responded to via the company’s trouble ticket system. Quite often what seemed like an insurmountable task to me would be repaired in minutes by customer service remotely accessing the system. (Thanks Steven!) We are very happy with the system and within months it had already paid for itself. Our only regret is that we didn’t get the system years ago.

Nicholas E. Aniotzbehere, Esq. Yarra Law Group

On behalf of the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, we would like to inform you that we are very pleased with our Live scan machines, and with your support staff for all of their assistance on getting us set up, trained, and for answering any questions we may have. We can now complete our fingerprinting on site, and in a timelier manner.

Stephanie D. UrsoAcademy for Nursing and Health Occupations

When I first contacted Fulcrum for a bid, I received a phone call immediately and then an email following up with a quote that same day. In fact, every time I reach out to them, my account representative responds right away. The other team members helped me get set up and were fast and friendly. They also explained things thoroughly. Our equipment came pretty quickly, and the setup instructions were easy to follow. The whole system is easy to use and everything goes smoothly every time. I would rate Fulcrum Biometrics at a 10, so glad we chose them to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone else!

Colleen BaumGuadalupe School

We bought a Live Scan system from Fulcrum Biometrics a couple of years ago and are now able to secure more contracts…The system is very easy to use and our guests love [it]…Fulcrum Biometrics as a supplier has been fast and knowledgeable in responding to us. In the rare instances that our system has gone down, their service team remedies it quickly.

Josette S.Prairie Patriot

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about live scan

What’s included in a system?

A Live Scan System Bundle includes a PC workstation (desktop or laptop) and a fingerprint capture device. In some cases, a digital camera, iris camera, signature pad and more are included.

What impacts the accuracy of scanned fingerprints?

Operator and biometric variables impact fingerprint quality. Moistness and ridge definition can affect how a fingerprint is reproduced.

Who uses live scan fingerprints?

Live scan technology is used by many businesses and agencies including:

Regulated commercial businesses
Law enforcement
Refugee case management
Migrant assistance and protection
Military bases
Government and state agencies

What are the advantages of live scan fingerprinting?

Automated fingerprint matching
Inkless
Image quality is automatically checked and finger sequencing is performed which reduces reject
Faster capture process

Need Live Scan Services Near You?

Fulcrum Biometrics delivers cutting-edge Live Scan technology, but we also recognize the need for fast, reliable fingerprinting services. That’s why we connect individuals and businesses with GetFingerprintedNow.com, your go-to resource for finding trusted Live Scan providers.

If you’re looking for a certified Live Scan provider in your area, GetFingerprintedNow.com connects you with trusted locations offering fast, secure fingerprinting for background checks, licensing, certifications, and more. Whether you need Live Scan services for state, federal, or industry-specific applications, finding a provider has never been easier.

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