Welcome to the Department of Human Resources’ Fingerprinting Instructions page. In advance of your fingerprinting appointment, please carefully review the instructions provided below, complete the “Applicant Information” section of the Live Scan form, print the Live Scan form, and bring it with you to your appointment.

Required Appointment Instructions:

Please visit the following links prior to your appointment.

1. Required Identification :



DHR uses the California Department of Justice guidelines for establishing applicant identity. DHR reserves the right to deny fingerprinting if your identity cannot be confirmed according to these guidelines.

2. Required Live Scan form :



You must bring a Live Scan form to your fingerprinting appointment. Please provide the information requested in the "Applicant Information" section only. If your appointment is for resubmission, please bring your original Live Scan form as well.

Important Tips

• Reporting: Please report 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. You will be required to check in at the guard desk on the first floor. Candidates reporting for fingerprinting outside of their scheduled date/time will not be processed due to scheduling and operational requirements
• Parking Is Limited: Street parking is very limited and we highly recommend public transportation. The closest BART station is Civic Center, located three blocks away. The closest Muni station is Van Ness.
• Photographs: Your photo may be taken for Disaster Service Worker Identification Badge purposes either before or after you are fingerprinted.

Should you have additional questions, please call our main line at (415) 557-4800.

Important COVID-19 Information for Fingerprinting Appointments:

DHR has taken the following measures related to our fingerprinting process:

• When rolling prints, technicians wear face masks and latex gloves.
• Fingerprint technicians are required to wear a new set of latex gloves prior to each appointment.
• Hand sanitizer is available for candidates to sanitize before and/or after fingerprinting.
• Live scan machines are sanitized at the end of each appointment.

For the safety of all, DHR requests that all individuals with scheduled appointments wear a face covering while being fingerprinted. If you are not feeling well prior to your appointment, please stay home and reschedule your appointment by contacting your hiring department’s HR representative. If you have any questions, please call our main line at 415-557-4800. We will respond at the first opportunity.