Live Scan Fingerprints


 NEW GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC.

  • The public may wear their own mask during fingerprinting.
  • All equipment will be sanitized after each use.

Thank you very much for your patience and cooperation.


The Placerville Police Department provides Live Scan (Digital) and Fingerprint Card services for the community by appointment only.  Please call to schedule an appointment.

We schedule appointments for the current week. We start taking appointments on Thursdays for the next current schedule.

 Hours: 
Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am to 03:30 pm
Call for an appointment.
(530) 642-5210
Rolling Fee: $20.00

Fees* DOJ and FBI
*You may be responsible for other background fees, DOJ (California) $32.00, and FBI (National) $17.00. If your Live Scan form does not have a billing number, then you will be responsible for all fees.

For your appointment you will need the following:

  • Live Scan Request form or a Fingerprint Card. (This should be supplied to you by the agency requesting your background)
  • A valid Drivers License or DMV Identification card
  • Payment by Cash, Check, Debit or Credit card. (VISA or MasterCard)

The appointment takes about 15 minutes, and the background is usually at its destination (requesting agency) in three to five business days.

If you would like to check the status of your fingerprints (In Process or Completed), you must have the ATI number and your date of birth. DOJ link to status: https://applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov/