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How to Start Your Own Live Scan Fingerprinting Business in Florida?
Live scan fingerprinting has been on a constant rise, especially in the sunshine state of Florida, since the state law made live scan fingerprinting in Florida a necessity to perform background checks on individuals.
Why Fingerprint Live Scanning Became Popular
Before live scanning existed, fingerprints were taken by applying a spot of ink over the fingertips and leaving the imprint on a card called a fingerprint card. This archaic method suffered from low reliability due to the poor quality of prints. 
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When the age of technology arrived, it revolutionized fingerprinting by converting it into a digital process. Since criminal databases also became electronic too, the process of performing a background check with a live scanned fingerprint became lightning-fast and highly accurate.
Starting a Fingerprinting Service.
If you plan on getting into the live scan fingerprinting business, you will likely experience massive growth and significant profit. However, there are certain particulars you need to be aware of before diving into this lucrative business venture of becoming a vendor for live scan fingerprint in Florida.
Getting Certified
First and foremost, you must become a certified fingerprint technician. This requires you to have a non-existent criminal record as it is a business that requires a high level of trust. Some licensing bodies need you to be a citizen of the US before you can apply for a license.
To become a certified fingerprint technician, the Justice Department requires you to get a Fingerprint Rolling Certification. This can only be gained by studying the fingerprint rolling certification program reference handbook. Following this, you will need to fill out an application in the location you want to become a live scan vendor, like Brandon, FL. 
After completing the form, you must scan your fingerprints and submit the form to the DOJ (Department of Justice) for a minimal fee.
The required licenses don’t just end here. Some federal regulations and licenses like health licenses, permits from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Copyrights, patents, industry specific licenses, and permits are also required, depending on your location. 
Setting Up Your Live Scan Machine
Performing fingerprint live scans requires a live scan machine to be bought from a state-approved vendor, which can easily cost north of $1000.
The next step is to set up your live scan center and open it for customers.
Final Words
Starting a Florida live scan fingerprinting service is not an easy feat and requires a lot of patience and certifications. You should attend courses offering advanced fingerprinting training besides the DOJ-mandated Fingerprint Rolling Certification training to be even more proficient at your work. Once you are set up, sit back and watch your business boom.
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