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Fingerprinting Information
Fingerprints can be obtained either with by the Ink on Cards method or by using Live Scan. A license will not be issued until clearance has been received from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Ink on Cards Method
If you are not able be fingerprinted in California, you may go to a law enforcement agency to have fingerprints made. Two (2) cards issued only by COMDA are required. Be sure to type or print legibly in black ink all the areas on both cards asking for personal information. Ensure that it is dated and signed by the official taking the fingerprints includes your signature. Include the two (2) cards in your application with a $51 non-refundable processing fee. Reports on some cards are received within a month after submission. Others may take many months depending on other factors beyond the control of COMDA.
- To receive a set of fingerprint cards, contact COMDA (916) 263-2595.
Live Scan Method
Live Scan is available only in California, for either residents or visitors, and is more efficient than the Ink on Cards method. To use the Live Scan method, download the Live Scan form, complete it and take it to a Live Scan service location. The Live Scan service location will require you to pay a fee. Your fingerprints will be taken electronically, without ink, and transmitted to the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Finally, the DOJ will send their report to the Dental Board. Usually the report is received within two days. There is a low rate of rejections with this method. If you use Live Scan, you are not required to submit $51.00 fee to the Dental Board.
