Guys, I’m looking for ways to integrate scan fingerprinting into my business, however, after doing some research, just trying to find a class is harrowing! Moreover, the equipment is extremely costly, but there are options to rent. Just trying to see if it would be worth my time and effort in learning this new tech! Thanks in advance.
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I did “Hard Card” fingerprinting for ten years before California switched to Live Scan. I looked into it and decided the cost to get set up verses ROI was not in my budget. I’ve been live scanned several times since then and actually the basic procedure is about the same. Practice rolling a set of prints with several dozen strangers to get the “feel” of it before you decide to go all in.
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Many thanks for your input.
I doubt you see any ROI. But I’d sure do a lot of local research about it before I’d even consider buying the equipment.
I’m in Oregon and am looking at adding Ink Fingerprinting this year. I will not look at scan fingerprinting until Ink Fingerprinting is no longer needed and I can justify the cost. They are for sure up there.
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My first fingerprinting job was at an Allstate Insurance Convention in San Diego. I had a fingerprint board I bought online from the NNA and each agent had a card. 150 or so at $10 per card, so I was fortunate to earn while I learned. The hardest to fingerprint are old people (like me now). Arthritis and thin skin are the main conditions that hamper a clear print.
Mobile fingerprinting seems to me to be a bit cumbersome and the return on investment is marginal. For me anyway, I can’t see enough work to make all the training, certification, equipment, workload and fee structure worth the bother for the mobile notary. Maybe I’m wrong about that.
All I can say is WOW! You got some time on me! But, yes that is true. But, remember, not all fingerprinting is for notary purposes….
There are other businesses that require fingerprinting services, government as well as law enforcement…perhaps even medical examiners! So, the ROI I would consider and presume would be most profitable.
The important message I’m trying to convey is I made $1,500 on my first “earn while I learn” assignment. The lead was generated by my yellow page ad. Every employee has to be printed, and the income can make Loan Signing a joke.
Just because you have been taking thumbprints for years does not mean you can fingerprint. Fingerprinting is a people skill that requires you to take charge and know what a clean card looks like. Because if it’s rejected by the FBI, you do the next set for free.
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