Live Scan is an electronic fingerprinting system. Your fingerprints are scanned on a clean glass plate and sent digitally to the state's central repository for processing. No ink, no paper cards and no waiting on the mail.
Why Live Scan Beats Ink and Paper
No Mess
No ink, gel or solution on your hands. Just place your finger on the sanitized glass plate.
Faster Than Ever
Digital prints are sent right away over a highly secure connection to the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the FBI, so processing starts in minutes instead of days.
Safe and Secure
Paper cards had to be mailed and could be lost or stolen along the way. Live Scan prints go directly to the right agencies through a secure connection, and your record stays protected in a highly secure system.
More Accurate
Ink can smear and lead to rejected prints and extra trips. Live Scan greatly reduces rejections, and if a re-print is ever needed, your prints are saved.
Why Fingerprinting Is Required More Often
Over the past several years, there has been growing demand for criminal history information to determine whether a person is suitable for employment, licensing or a position of trust. The Illinois General Assembly has passed a number of laws requiring fingerprint-based criminal history checks in both the private and public sectors.
Is my identity protected with Live Scan?
Yes. To protect the confidentiality of your information, Public Act 95-613 amended the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 to require licensing of commercial Live Scan fingerprint vendors in Illinois. Licensed vendors like BBS must complete training conducted or authorized by the Illinois State Police.
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