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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.


Trusted Live Scan Technology Backed by Biometric Experts

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 and background screening.


Support for a wide range of applications


• State applications â€“ Fingerprint background checks for employment, licensing and personal review
• Law enforcement â€“ State-level identification and criminal justice applications
• Federal applications â€“ FBI Channeling, SWFT, FINRA, TSC, and more
• Specialty applications â€“ Print2Card, FFL/ATF, ChildID, DecedentID

Designed for real-world performance


• Rugged hardware – Built to handle harsh environments like jails, booking stations, and mobile units
• Easy to use – Requires minimal training and ensures high-quality captures
• Certified & compliant – FBI and state agency certified with secure data encryption
• Trusted worldwide – Used in 90+ countries and backed by responsive U.S.-based support

Easy to integrate right out of the box


• Flexible design – Quickly expand your fingerprinting opportunities with additional hardware and software
• Rapid deployment â€“ Minimize downtime with systems designed for quick installation
• Scalable solutions â€“ Easily expand to multi-site deployments as your needs grow.
• Compliance support â€“ Guidance from biometric experts ensures your system meets your state’s requirements



Maximize Your Live Scan Offerings with Flexible Add Ons

Our Live Scan solutions are built to grow with your business. Every solution includes high-quality fingerprinting hardware and a flexible software platform designed to support a wide range of add-on capabilities.

This modular approach means there’s no need to replace your system as demand grows; simply activate the features you need when you need them.

Add-on capabilities include:


FbF® LiveScan – Print-2-Card


Livescan operators can use Print-2-Card with an FBI-certified printer to create digital fingerprint records that are printed out onto FD-258 (and some state specific) cards that can then be sent to any state and the FBI for background check and personal review purposes.


FbF® LiveScan – SWFT


SWFT enables DOD Contractors, Facility Security Officers (FSO), and SWFT-approved Third-Party Submitters that have a DOD sponsor to create digital fingerprint records that can be uploaded to SWFT.

FbF® Card Scan


FbF® CardScan enables livescan operators to accept physical fingerprint cards and then digitize these cards with an FBI-certified flatbed scanner. The digitized card can then be transmitted or uploaded to a qualifying state, FBI, or SWFT.


FbF® LiveScan – FINRA


FINRA enables Securities Brokers and Dealers to create digital fingerprint records that can be transmitted electronically to FINRA. Third-Party fingerprinting service providers may use this software to print out FINRA fingerprint cards.


FbF® LiveScan – FBI Channeling


FBI Channeling enables livescan operators to create digital fingerprint records for anyone who is a US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident who needs an FBI background check only. The record is transmitted through the FBI Channel. Examples include US citizens applying for VISAs to travel, work, or study abroad.


FbF® LiveScan – ChildID


ChildID enables livescan operators to create digital fingerprint records of children for parents or guardians that want to have fingerprint records of their children.


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
– Washington

Criminal Live Scan Certifications

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


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 livescan system will typically include livescan software, computer, fingerprint scanner (tenprint), services to install and configure the system, training resources, and a year of software maintenance and support. There is additional hardware and software that you can add-on to customize the system to meet your particular requirements.

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. If an operator has not followed fingerprinting best practices, they are at risk of producing poor quality prints.

Who uses live scan fingerprints?

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

  • Public fingerprinting service providers
  • Notaries
  • Drug & alcohol testing labs
  • Healthcare agencies
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Educational institutions
  • Youth service organizations
  • Churches
  • Local, city, state and national government agencies
  • Financial institutions
  • Mail and shipping stores
  • Law firms
  • Tax preparers
  • Security guard training schools
  • Firearms dealers
  • DoD Contractors
  • Airports/Airlines
  • Community service organizations
  • Construction companies
  • Transportation companies
  • Military bases
  • Background screening companies
What are the advantages of live scan fingerprinting?
  • Faster background check processing
  • Inkless
  • Image quality is automatically checked and finger sequencing is performed to reduce rejects
  • Compliance with states that require livescan submissions

Need Live Scan Services Near You?

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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