Service overview
What this service covers
NABSPRO provides professional Live Scan fingerprinting using electronic fingerprint capture technology. We review the purpose and instructions you received, help identify the requested category, verify the information needed for the transaction, and capture your fingerprints for the applicable process.
Who this may be for
Live Scan is commonly requested for regulated employment, healthcare credentials, child and adult care programs, professional licensing, government roles, security licensing, firearm-related licensing, immigration-related matters, and personal record review.
Common requests
Services and situations we can discuss
- Adult dependent care
- Child care
- Gold Seal adoption or visa requests
- Individual challenge or review
- Attorney-client requests
- Government employment or licensing
- RN, LPN, and CNA applications or renewals
- HQL and Wear & Carry applications
- Security guard licensing
Prepare before you travel
What to bring
- A valid government-issued photo ID.
- Every agency form, authorization number, ORI, or instruction supplied to you.
- Any additional documents required by the requesting organization.
- A way to pay the confirmed service total.
Keep sensitive records out of the website form. Bring them in the manner NABSPRO confirms for your service.
What it costs
Pricing for Live Scan Fingerprinting
What moves the price
- The category the requesting agency assigned to you.
- Whether a state or federal fee applies to that category.
- Whether you also need an ink card or a second submission.
The exact total depends on the fingerprinting category and any government or processing fees. Confirm the required category before your visit.
Prices shown are the NABSPRO service fee. Government, agency, and processing fees set by an outside body are separate and are collected at cost. You will be told your full total before any work begins.
What happens next
The service process
- 01
Confirm the request
We review the purpose, category, and instructions you received.
- 02
Verify your information
Your identification and agency-specific details are checked for completeness.
- 03
Capture fingerprints
Your fingerprints are captured electronically using Live Scan equipment.
- 04
Complete the next step
The transaction is submitted or prepared according to the applicable process.
Our promise to you
The Prepared Visit Promise
Call or send your request before you travel, and we will tell you exactly what to bring. If you bring everything we asked for and we still cannot complete your service that day for a reason within our control, your return visit is free.
This promise covers the work NABSPRO performs in our office. It does not cover how long an outside agency takes to process, approve, or return a result, because that timing is not ours to control.
Common questions
Live Scan Fingerprinting FAQs
What information should I bring for Live Scan?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and every instruction, form, authorization number, or ORI supplied by the requesting organization.
How quickly will I receive results?
Result timing depends on the receiving agency and request type. NABSPRO cannot guarantee an outside agency’s processing time.
Can I walk in?
Appointments and walk-ins are accepted during business hours. An appointment request can help the team prepare for your service.
What is an ORI and do I need one?
An ORI is the identifying code for the agency that will receive your results. Many Maryland applications require one. If your instructions list an ORI, authorization number, or agency code, bring that paper with you. If they do not mention one, call us before you travel so we can check.
How long does the appointment itself take?
The fingerprint capture usually takes about fifteen minutes once your paperwork is confirmed. Arriving with your instructions in hand is what keeps the visit short.
What if my fingerprints are rejected for poor quality?
It happens occasionally, most often with worn or dry fingertips. Bring the rejection notice back to us and we will recapture your prints. Ask us about our return-visit promise when this occurs.
Do you fingerprint children?
Yes, for purposes such as adoption or Gold Seal requests. A parent or legal guardian must be present with photo identification and the agency instructions.
Can someone else pick up my results?
No. Results are released by the receiving agency directly to you or to the organization named in your request. NABSPRO does not hold or release results.