Attorney Live Scan Fingerprinting for California State Bar Compliance
California attorneys are required to submit fingerprints under Rule of Court 9.9.5. If you are an active or inactive attorney seeking compliance with California State Bar fingerprinting requirements, MR Fingerprints provides fast, DOJ-approved Live Scan services.
We help attorneys complete required re-fingerprinting quickly and accurately to avoid penalties, fines, or involuntary inactive status.
California Rule of Court 9.9.5 Explained
Under Rule of Court 9.9.5, most active licensed California attorneys must submit fingerprint images to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) if the State Bar does not already have them on file.
The purpose is to obtain criminal offender record information at both state and federal levels.
Inactive attorneys seeking to return to active status must also complete fingerprint submission before reinstatement.
What Attorneys Must Do
If the State Bar does not have your fingerprint record, you must:
- Complete Live Scan fingerprinting through an approved provider.
- Submit fingerprint images electronically to the DOJ.
- Ensure routing information matches State Bar requirements.
Failure to comply may result in:
- Monetary penalties
- Non-compliance notices
- Status change to involuntary inactive
Live Scan Fingerprinting for Attorneys
Attorney fingerprinting is completed through Live Scan digital capture — not traditional ink cards.
Our process:
- Verify identification
- Confirm correct ORI routing
- Capture fingerprints digitally
- Transmit securely to the DOJ
- Support FBI processing when required
Live Scan submission reduces rejection risk and speeds processing compared to ink fingerprint cards.
Who Must Complete Attorney Fingerprinting?
Fingerprinting applies to:
- Active licensed California attorneys
- Inactive attorneys seeking reinstatement
- Attorneys without fingerprint images on file with the State Bar
If you are unsure of your compliance status, verify directly with the State Bar before scheduling.
DOJ and FBI Background Processing
The State Bar participates in the DOJ Subsequent Arrest Notification program pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6054.
Fingerprint submissions allow:
- Criminal history background review
- Ongoing arrest notification reporting
- Regulatory compliance monitoring
All submissions follow California DOJ security standards.
Attorneys Unable to Provide Legible Fingerprints
If a licensed attorney cannot produce legible fingerprints due to disability, injury, or medical condition, the DOJ may issue a determination under California Penal Code section 11105.7.
The State Bar may require documentation supporting the inability to submit fingerprints. Compliance decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Convenient Live Scan Services in Los Angeles
MR Fingerprints provides attorney Live Scan fingerprinting services in Downtown Los Angeles, serving attorneys throughout Los Angeles County.
We:
- Verify correct routing information
- Reduce submission errors
- Provide same-day appointments when available
- Ensure DOJ-compliant electronic submission
Schedule Your Attorney Live Scan Appointment
If you need Attorney Live Scan fingerprinting in California, contact MR Fingerprints today.
Avoid penalties and ensure State Bar compliance with fast, secure digital fingerprint submission.
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📞 213-761-5883
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