Manual fingerprint card

The fingerprints remain on file with the California Department of Justice, who provides reports to the Board of Registered Nursing of any future convictions on an ongoing basis Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section Two methods are available:. If you are in California, you may obtain the form for Live Scan service from our website, complete the required fields, and take it to a Live Scan site with your processing fee.

Before requesting a copy of the Live Scan fingerprint form, you must first submit your application for RN licensure by Examination or Endorsement applies to initial Examination and Endorsement applicants only. At the Live Scan site they will scan your fingerprints electronically and transmit them immediately for processing. Most local law enforcement agencies in California have Live Scan equipment. Hours of operation and fees vary, so please contact the Live Scan site directly for information.

Using Live Scan can help speed up the licensing process as the Board receives fingerprint results from this technology much quicker than through the manual card process. Please refer to our Processing Times page for current timeframes. To submit a manual fingerprint card, obtain the 8" x 8" fingerprint card FD from the Board using our Fingerprint Request form.

Applicants can refer to Section III of the licensure application instructions for detailed information on completing the manual fingerprinting process. If you are a licensee obtaining fingerprints as a requirement for renewal, see Instructions for Completing a Fingerprint Card. Home Fingerprint Information Fingerprint Information Fingerprinting is required for all applicants and licensees for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Manual Fingerprint Process : If you are outside of California or are unable to access Live Scan, you may use the manual fingerprint hard card method. Enter the appropriate code:. B - African American. W - White. A - Asian. H - Hispanic. I - Native American. O - Other. Blk - Black. Red - Red. Bln - Blond.

Bro - Brown. Gry - Grey. Sdy - Sandy. Whi - White. Bal - Bald. XXX- Unknown. Bl - Blue. Haz - Hazel. Grn - Green. Mar - Maroon. Pnk - Pink. Leave Blank. Enter any identifying marks, scars or amputations the applicant may have.