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Where can I get fingerprinted?: The La Mesa Police Department, located at 8085 University Avenue provides live scan and ink print services. Their phone number is 619.667.7592.

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Police Fingerprinting

1. Where can I get fingerprinted?: The La Mesa Police Department, located at 8085 University Avenue provides live scan and ink print services. Their phone number is 619.667.7592.

2. Do I need to make an appointment?: Due to COVID restrictions, our business hours have temporarily changed. The Live Scan Office is open by appointment only, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:00am - 4:30pm. Please call 619.667.7592 to set up an appointment. No walk-in services will be accepted at this time.

3. What do I need to bring with me to the live scan site?: In order to be live scanned, you will need a Request for Live Scan form (this is obtained from your employer, or whoever is requesting the fingerprinting to be done), you will also need a valid form of identification (driver's license, California Identification Card, or a passport are accepted), cash, check, or credit card to pay for the service. If requesting a criminal history record, you can download the form, print it out and bring to the live scan site.
Request for Live Scan Service form