University Police

Live Scan Finger Printing

The CSU Monterey Bay Police Department offers Live Scan fingerprinting. We provide fingerprinting services to students, faculty, staff, auxiliary employees, and the general public.

Before you come in

  • Call for an appointment at (831) 582-3573. No walk-in customers
  • You must have a form from the person or agency requesting the Livescan
  • Determine your Digital print costs using the fees below.
Live Scan

Fees for live scan

Fees vary depending on the type of background your agency requires.

  •  $20.00 Rolling Fee
  • $32.00 Department of Justice
  • $17.00 FBI
  • $19.00 Firearms
  • $15.00 Child Abuse

CSUMB students, staff, faculty, and auxiliary employees pay a $15.00 Rolling Fee

All fees are subject to change without notice. Refer to the Department of Justice Fingerprinting Process Fees for a detailed list of the various fees.


Bring the following items with you

  1. Photo ID such as a California or other state driver’s license or state ID card; and
  2.  Campus ID card if you are a student, faculty, or staff, in order to receive a campus discount; and
  3. Live Scan form provided by your requesting agency; and
  4. Cash or check only

You must have a parking permit to park on campus, you may purchase one from a dispenser or online at CSUMB.EDU/Parking/Buy Permit