Before Your Livescan Fingerprint Appointment
Prepare for a smooth and successful experience! Here’s everything you need to know before your Livescan fingerprint appointment, from what documents to bring, to how to improve fingerprint quality and avoid delays. Follow these quick tips to help ensure clear, fast, and accurate results.
Important Steps Before Your Visit
Many people worry about having “no fingerprints” or getting poor-quality results when using Livescan services. In some cases, applicants have had their prints rejected by the FBI and had to go through the process multiple times. The reality is that very few people naturally have unreadable fingerprints — and the good news is there are simple ways to improve your chances.
Factors That Can Affect Your Fingerprint Quality
Avoid hand sanitizer or washing your hands right before your appointment. Clean hands are good — but too much washing dries out the skin and makes prints harder to capture.
Stay hydrated the day before and the day of your appointment. Good hydration improves skin texture and moisture.
Use a light, oil-free moisturizer on your hands the night before and the morning of your appointment, especially after washing your hands.
Skip swimming and dishwashing a few hours before your appointment — water exposure can soften or wrinkle your fingertips.
Cool your hands on hot days to reduce sweating.
Work with Certified, Experienced Technicians
At Renimade Fingerprint, our rejection rate is impressively low — far below the national average of 7–10%. While technology is important, technique matters just as much. Choosing trained, experienced Livescan technicians ensures clearer, high-quality prints on the first try. We’ve helped thousands of people, and we’re confident we can help you too.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To keep your visit smooth and efficient, be sure to have:
Two forms of ID — a government-issued photo ID (like a Florida driver’s license) and a second form of ID (such as a credit or debit card).
Your Social Security Number (if required for your submission).
Payment method — we accept credit/debit cards, cash, and checks.
If your appointment involves a Clearinghouse photo submission, please arrive well-groomed and avoid hats or headwear.
Extra Protection with a Backup Set
For extra peace of mind, we offer an optional second set of fingerprints during your visit for a small fee. If your first submission is rejected for any reason, we’ll already have a backup ready to submit, saving you time, hassle, and a return trip.
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