The Arcata Police Department offers both inked fingerprinting and digitally scanned (Live Scan) fingerprinting services.
Fee & Hours
We charge a $35 fee for rolling the prints, and picture ID is required. This service is by appointment only and appointments are available Monday through Friday. Please Call our business office at 707-822-2428 to make an appointment.
Live Scan Fingerprinting
If you need Live Scan fingerprints, you will need to provide us with a completed Request for Live Scan form (PDF). If a billing number is not provided on your form, then you will need to pay the Department of Justice processing fee in addition to the rolling fee. These fees range from $0 to $100, depending on the type of agency requesting the prints and the level of service required.
For further information on applicant fingerprints, including how to obtain a review of criminal history records for visa, immigration or foreign adoption purposes, visit the
Department of Justice website.