Where to Get Fingerprinted in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park

Fingerprinting requirements catch a lot of people off guard. You land a new job, apply for a license, or start a volunteer position — and suddenly you need a Live Scan done, often on a tighter timeline than you expected. Finding a convenient, reliable location in the Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park area shouldn’t add to the stress.

OfficeLocale offers Live Scan fingerprinting and background check services right here in the Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park area, with flexible scheduling and no long wait times.

What Is Live Scan Fingerprinting?

Live Scan is the digital fingerprinting method used in California for DOJ and FBI background checks. Instead of rolling ink onto a card, your fingerprints are captured electronically and submitted directly to the appropriate agency. Results come back faster, the process is cleaner, and there’s no risk of a smudged card getting rejected.

Traditional ink fingerprinting — the FD-258 card — is still required in certain situations, particularly for federal applications, out-of-state submissions, and some immigration-related processes. OfficeLocale offers both.

Who Needs Fingerprinting

Live Scan and ink fingerprinting are required across a wide range of industries and situations. Some of the most common include:

• Healthcare and Elderly Care Facilities — Staff working with vulnerable populations are typically required to complete a DOJ and FBI background check before starting.
• Real Estate and Property Management — Licensing requirements in California include fingerprinting through the DOJ.
• Education — Teachers, aides, and school volunteers are commonly required to complete Live Scan before working with students.
• Legal, Accounting, and Medical Professions — Many licensing boards require background checks as part of the application process.
• Security, Police, and Government — These roles routinely require both DOJ and FBI submissions.
• Immigration and USCIS — Certain immigration applications require fingerprinting as part of the process.
• General Contractors — California contractor licensing includes a fingerprinting requirement.

If your situation isn’t on this list, it’s worth calling ahead — OfficeLocale can confirm whether Live Scan or an ink card is the right format for your specific need.

What to Expect at OfficeLocale

The process is straightforward. Appointments are recommended, so call 805.777.8866 ahead of your visit to confirm availability. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and your Live Scan Request Form, which your employer or licensing agency should provide.

Pricing is transparent — the rolling fee is $39 per applicant. Government fees apply on top of that: $32 for DOJ submissions and $17 for FBI submissions, where required. Ink fingerprint cards are $39 per card.

OfficeLocale is located at 275 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 160 in Thousand Oaks, serving residents throughout the area including Newbury Park. Mobile Live Scan is also available if you need a technician to come to your location — useful for group screenings, healthcare facilities, or anyone unable to travel. The mobile trip charge is $95.

To schedule your appointment, visit the contact page or call 805.777.8866.