Live Scan Fingerprinting:  (Appointment Required)

Live Scan fingerprinting is available (by appointment only) at the Chula Vista Police Department (located at 315 Fourth Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911) during the following times:

Tuesdays  |  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesdays  |  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursdays  |  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The fee is $18.00 per set of prints plus any costs associated with the California Department of Justice or the FBI.

Please bring a Valid Government picture ID (Driver’s License, Passport, Visa) and completed Live Scan Request Form to the Front Counter of the Police Department at time of your appointment. 

If you need to make any changes to your appointment, please email Records@chulavistapd.org or call (619) 691-5132 to reach a Live Scan Administrator.  

To make an appointment, click the button below and follow the instructions on that page. Thank you. 

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Ink Fingerprinting:  (No Appointment Necessary)

Ink fingerprinting is available Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the Chula Vista Police Department (located at 315 Fourth Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911).

Valid Government picture ID (Driver’s License, Passport, Visa) is required.

The cost is $12.00 per card. Fingerprint cards must be provided by the person requesting ink prints. The Police Department does not supply ink cards. 

Please Note: The Chula Vista Police Department is not a certified INS fingerprinting station and cannot fingerprint for immigration purposes. Contact the INS for a list of certified fingerprinting locations.