If you’ve ever had your fingerprints rejected after a Live Scan appointment, you know how frustrating it can be. Whether it’s for a DOJ, FBI, FDLE, or licensing background check, a rejection means delays, resubmissions, and sometimes even missed job opportunities.

At A1 Live Scan Fingerprinting & Notary Services in Downtown Los Angeles, our fingerprints are accepted 99.9% of the time. Here’s how to make sure your fingerprints are accepted the first time — and why A1 Live Scan leads the industry in accuracy and reliability.

1. Start With the Right Fingerprinting Partner

The most important step is simple: come to A1 Live Scan.

Our experienced technicians have fingerprinted thousands of clients — including nurses, notaries, teachers, real estate professionals, and attorneys — with precision and care.

Our experienced technicians have fingerprinted thousands of clients — including nurses, notaries, teachers, real estate professionals, and attorneys — with precision and care.

2. Prepare Your Hands before Your Appointment

Many fingerprint rejections come from dry skin, excess lotion, or faint ridges. To get the best results:

• Many fingerprint rejections come from dry skin, excess lotion, or faint ridges. To get the best results:
• Avoid heavy lotion or hand sanitizer immediately beforehand
• If your skin is dry, moisturize lightly the night before
• Stay hydrated — healthy skin produces clearer ridges

Our technicians also use specialized fingerprint solutions that enhance ridge definition for dry or worn fingertips.

3. Real-Time Image Grading for Perfect Prints

Not every Live Scan provider uses advanced grading software — but we do.

Each fingerprint captured at A1 Live Scan is automatically analyzed for ridge clarity, contrast, and definition. Our system flags any image that falls short of federal standards so we can correct it instantly.

That’s why our fingerprints are accepted by the DOJ, FBI, and FDLE the first time.

4. We Take Multiple Scans (If Needed)

If one finger doesn’t meet the quality threshold, we simply retake it — no rush, no shortcuts. If for any reason, your fingerprints get rejected, we will retake your prints at NO CHARGE.

Our technicians know how to roll each finger at the perfect angle and pressure to produce a clean, high-quality scan.

5. Experience That Sets Us Apart

For more than [insert number] years, A1 Live Scan & Notary Services has been a trusted name in fingerprinting and background checks throughout California.

We specialize in:

• DOJ and FBI Live Scan fingerprinting
• Florida FDLE fingerprinting (for traveling nurses, mortgage loan originators, and telehealth professionals)
• Mobile Live Scan & Notary services
• Notary and passport photo services

Our combination of experience, technology, and care makes A1 Live Scan the most reliable choice for fast, accurate fingerprint results.

Get It Right the First Time

Avoid rejection delays and resubmission headaches.

Choose the fingerprinting experts trusted by thousands of professionals each year.

Book your appointment today: (213) 489-4559 | a1livescan@pacbell.net
Walk-ins welcome. Mobile appointments available.