# Has anyone incorporated Scan Fingerprinting into the biz? **URL:** \ **Category:** Beginner's Questions\ **Created:** [January 6, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968 "2026-01-06T17:43:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![peoplessigningservices](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/peoplessigningservices/32/36206_2.png) [@peoplessigningservices](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/peoplessigningservices)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/1 "2026-01-06T17:43:17Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/2 "2026-01-06T17:59:37Z")
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**Author:** ![ewing\_joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/ewing_joe/32/33581_2.png) [@ewing\_joe](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/ewing_joe)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/3 "2026-01-06T19:26:40Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![peoplessigningservices](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/peoplessigningservices/32/36206_2.png) [@peoplessigningservices](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/peoplessigningservices)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/4 "2026-01-06T19:52:42Z")
Many thanks for your input. ---
**Author:** ![Arichter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/arichter/32/35077_2.png) [@Arichter](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Arichter)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/5 "2026-01-06T21:35:01Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![tlbennett0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/tlbennett0/32/34672_2.png) [@tlbennett0](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/tlbennett0)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/6 "2026-01-06T22:34:22Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![ewing\_joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/ewing_joe/32/33581_2.png) [@ewing\_joe](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/ewing_joe)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/7 "2026-01-07T00:48:39Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Bobby-CA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/bobby-ca/32/37586_2.png) [@Bobby-CA](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/Bobby-CA)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/8 "2026-01-08T00:50:17Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![peoplessigningservices](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/peoplessigningservices/32/36206_2.png) [@peoplessigningservices](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/peoplessigningservices)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/9 "2026-01-08T01:23:44Z")
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….😉 ---
**Author:** ![peoplessigningservices](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/peoplessigningservices/32/36206_2.png) [@peoplessigningservices](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/peoplessigningservices)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/10 "2026-01-08T01:27:33Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![ewing\_joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/ewing_joe/32/33581_2.png) [@ewing\_joe](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/ewing_joe)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/11 "2026-01-08T02:22:10Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![keaton4notary](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/keaton4notary/32/33597_2.png) [@keaton4notary](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/keaton4notary)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/12 "2026-01-13T16:39:55Z")
I met a notary once who switched exclusively to Live Scan services. She told me the equipment is costly but there is high demand in her area for the service. You might look up some of the places that require their employees are fingerprinted and ask them how they get it done, do they have someone who comes to their place of business or is everyone tasked with finding their own service? ---
**Author:** ![manishsharma.true](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/manishsharma.true/32/38330_2.png) [@manishsharma.true](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/manishsharma.true)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/13 "2026-03-06T14:57:28Z")
Honestly I’d try renting the equipment first before committing - fingerprint setups can get pricey fast, and it’s easier to see if clients actually need it before sinking real money into it. ---
**Author:** ![peoplessigningservices](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/peoplessigningservices/32/36206_2.png) [@peoplessigningservices](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/peoplessigningservices)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/14 "2026-04-10T01:26:29Z")
Didn’t know that was possible, but thanks will keep that in my pocket!😉 ---
**Author:** ![ewing\_joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/ewing_joe/32/33581_2.png) [@ewing\_joe](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/ewing_joe)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/15 "2026-04-13T15:29:56Z")
You will need a fingerprint roller certificate $100, DOJ- approved scanner and software $6,000+, business registration fees, a secure location, etc. Approval can take as long as 6 months. Once approved you can rent the equipment for a percentage of the scan fees. ---
**Author:** ![mikejoual167](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f8ce5/32.png) [@mikejoual167](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/mikejoual167)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/16 "2026-04-15T16:58:49Z")
Honestly, I’d try renting first before going all in - some folks I know realized the demand wasn’t as high as they expected, so better to test it cheap. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/2X/5/536ced5cfa77a57223f140e81670eb5e2685a07d.jpeg) [@system](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/has-anyone-incorporated-scan-fingerprinting-into-the-biz/54968/17 "2026-07-14T16:59:19Z")
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