Programs & Services

Live Scan Fingerprinting

The Modesto Police Department provides this service to the general public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Before the applicant can be fingerprinted, they must have the following:
1. A Live Scan form provided by their employer
2. A photo ID

Fees

The Modesto Police Department charges a fee of $10.00. This fee is only for the fingerprinting services provided by the Modesto Police Department.

Other Fees

Some employers choose to have the Department of Justice bill them at the end of the month. If an employer has chosen this method of payment there will be a Billing Number on your Live Scan form. If the Billing Number field has been completed by your employer you will only be charged the Modesto Police Department's $10.00 fee.

If the Billing Number field is left blank – you will be charged fees indicated by the Live Scan machine in addition to the Modesto Police Department's $10.00 fee. The fees are based on your new employer’s AORI # (located on the upper left hand corner of your Live Scan form) and the type of service indicated on your form – DOJ, FBI, or CHILD (These fields are typically located near the bottom of the Live Scan form on the right hand side.)

Payment

Cash or Business Check only - make checks payable to "City of Modesto."

Hours

Monday - Thursday by appointment only.

Phone Numbers

Please call (209) 572-9659 for an appointment.

If you would like background checks for potential employees you will need to contact the Department of Justice to set up a Live Scan account.