At CareFirst Community Health, LLC, we provide reliable and secure Live Scan fingerprinting services for individuals, healthcare facilities, and public and private sector organizations. Our services are delivered with accuracy, efficiency, and competitive pricing.
What Is Live Scan Fingerprinting?
Live Scan fingerprinting is a digital fingerprint capture process that replaces traditional ink fingerprinting. Fingerprints are captured electronically and securely transmitted to the appropriate agencies for processing, including criminal history and background checks.
This method is fast, clean, and highly accurate.
Who We Serve
Our Live Scan fingerprinting services are available to:
- Job seekers requiring fingerprinting for pre-employment, licensing, or certification purposes
- Employers and organizations conducting background checks for prospective staff
- Licensed professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and other credentialed professionals
- Individuals requiring fingerprinting for permits, including firearm permit applications
We process both Maryland State (MD) and FBI (Federal) background checks.
Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome
For your convenience, appointments and walk-in services are available. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule your Live Scan fingerprinting service.
Fingerprinting Requirements
All applicants are required to bring:
- Valid Government Issued ID Card. For example, Driver’s License, State ID, Passport
- Authorization Number from requesting agency
- ORI Number of the requesting agency
- Download and complete this Fingerprinting Application Form see attached application
Fingerprinting Services/Live Scan
| Service Type | CJIS Fee | Service Fee | Total |
| Full Background (State & FBI) | $30.00 | $35.00 | $65.00 |
| FBI Background Check Only | $12.00 | $16.50 | $28.50 |
| State (MD) Background Check Only | $28.00 | $30.00 | $58.00 |
| State Background Check with Gold Seal | $28.00 | $30.00 | $58.00 |
| Child Care Volunteer | $28.00 | $30.00 | $58.00 |
| Maryland Mentor (with certification card) | $28.00 | $30.00 | $58.00 |
| State Response (Extra per copy) | $18.00 | $23.00 | $41.00 |
| Criminal Justice (Full Background) | $30.00 | $35.00 | $65.00 |
| Criminal Justice (State Only) | $28.00 | $30.00 | $58.00 |
| Attorney / Client Civil | $18.00 | $23.00 | $41.00 |
| Attorney / Client Pending Criminal Case | $18.00 | $23.00 | $41.00 |
| Ink Fingerprint on Card (Not available at this location) | $30.00 | N/A | N/A |
| LiveScan Fingerprinting Card (on cardstock paper) | $0.00 | $50.50 | $50.00 |