Concealed Carry Live Scan Fingerprinting | Santa Clarita
CCW Live Scan Fingerprinting in Santa Clarita
Concealed Carry (CCW) Live Scan Fingerprinting
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
We take Live Scan fingerprints for California concealed carry (CCW) license applicants, both new and renewing. Walk-ins are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the Live Scan form from your licensing agency and a valid photo ID.
Important change for renewals: Since September 1, 2026, California requires new fingerprints for every CCW renewal sent to the Department of Justice. DOJ must process those fingerprints and confirm you are still eligible before issuing your renewed license.
Before you come in, check your agency’s timing. The LA County Sheriff’s Department, which issues licenses for the Santa Clarita Valley, will not accept a Live Scan completed before you submit your application. Wait until your investigator tells you to get fingerprinted.
Who Issues Your CCW License?
Your licensing agency determines when you get fingerprinted and which form you use.
Santa Clarita Valley residents: LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). The City of Santa Clarita, including Valencia, Saugus, Newhall and Canyon Country, contracts with LASD for law enforcement. Unincorporated communities such as Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde, Agua Dulce and Acton are also served by LASD.
City of Los Angeles residents: LAPD. This includes nearby neighborhoods such as Sylmar, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Northridge and Chatsworth.
Other cities and counties: your city police department or your county sheriff.
Nonresidents: California now accepts CCW applications from residents of other states. Follow the instructions from the California agency you applied to.
LA County Sheriff (LASD) Applicants
LASD controls the timing. Do not get your Live Scan until your investigator tells you to.
New and renewal applicants: a Live Scan or firearms training done before your application was submitted will not be accepted.
When you are instructed, bring the Live Scan form your investigator provides. It routes your results to the LASD CCW Unit.
Renewals: LASD may not accept a renewal application until 90 days before your license expires. Renewing after expiration has consequences, so start on time.
Questions about your application: contact the LASD CCW Unit directly at 323-981-6077. We cannot see or check the status of your CCW application.
LAPD Applicants
LAPD requires its own Live Scan form. A Live Scan submitted on any other form will not reach LAPD’s CCW Unit, and you would have to pay for a second one.
Bring the Live Scan form LAPD provides through your Permitium application.
The form must show applicant title “Concealed Weapon License,” applicant type “Standard CCW,” and mail code 21376. We check these before we scan.
Follow LAPD’s current instructions on when to complete your Live Scan.
Other Agencies and Out-of-State Applicants
We fingerprint CCW applicants for police and sheriff’s departments throughout California. Bring the Request for Live Scan Service form (BCIA 8016) your agency gives you, and follow your agency’s instructions on timing.
If you live outside California and your California licensing agency directs you to complete a Live Scan in California, we can take it. Fingerprint requirements for a CCW from another state, such as Arizona, are different. See our Arizona CCW Fingerprinting and Out-of-State Resident Fingerprinting pages.
What to Bring
Your agency’s CCW Live Scan form, completed with the agency information filled in
A valid government-issued photo ID (acceptable ID)
Payment for our rolling fee and any government fees listed on your form
Not sure your form is ready? Call us at 661-294-8048 before you come in.
Why Fingerprint Quality Matters More for Renewals Now
DOJ can't issue your renewed license until it processes your fingerprints. If your prints are rejected for poor quality, you have to come back and be fingerprinted again, and your renewal waits.
Santa Clarita Live Scan has operated as a DOJ-authorized Live Scan provider since 2005. This is a dedicated fingerprinting facility, and our technicians are trained through the California DOJ Fingerprint Rolling Program. Our historical rejection rate is below 0.05%.
That experience matters for many CCW applicants. Age, manual work, and years of handling firearms and tools can wear down ridge detail. We fingerprint worn, faint, and difficult prints every day.
What We Do and What We Don’t Do
We:
Verify your form is complete before we scan
Capture and electronically submit your fingerprints to the California DOJ
Give you a receipt with your ATI number, the tracking number for your Live Scan
We don’t:
Receive, see, or review your results. DOJ sends them directly to your licensing agency.
Decide who qualifies for a CCW license, or give legal or firearms advice
Complete the agency section of your form
Check or speed up your CCW application
Fees
You pay our rolling fee plus any government fees that apply to your form. Government fees are set by the California DOJ and FBI, not by us, and they vary by application type.
Location and Hours
Santa Clarita Live Scan
28130 Avenue Crocker, Unit 306
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661-294-8048
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments are also available.
CCW Live Scan FAQ
Do I need new fingerprints to renew my CCW?
Yes. Since September 1, 2026, every California CCW renewal sent to DOJ must include new fingerprints. This applies even if you were fingerprinted for your original license.
When should I get my Live Scan for an LASD CCW?
Only after your LASD investigator tells you to. LASD does not accept a Live Scan completed before you submit your application.
Can I use any Live Scan form?
No. Use the form from your licensing agency. A Live Scan on the wrong form will not reach your agency’s CCW unit, and you would have to redo it and pay again.
Do you get my results?
No. DOJ sends results directly to your licensing agency. Questions about your application go to your agency’s CCW unit.
What is an ATI number?
It is the tracking number printed on your Live Scan receipt. Some agencies ask for it on your application. Keep your receipt.
What happens if my fingerprints are rejected?
DOJ notifies your agency, and you will need to be fingerprinted again at no charge.
Is my CCW license valid longer now?
Under AB 1948, standard CCW licenses issued on or after January 1, 2027 can be valid for up to three years. Licenses issued before that date are not extended.
Do you fingerprint for an Arizona CCW?
Yes. See our Arizona CCW Fingerprinting page.
Information checked November 4, 2026. CCW rules and fees change, and your licensing agency’s current instructions always come first. Santa Clarita Live Scan is a private DOJ-authorized fingerprinting provider. We are not affiliated with LASD, LAPD or the California Department of Justice. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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