Live Scan Requirement (Criminal Background Check)

You must submit California Live Scan (criminal background check) before start of the program.  Here are the steps to do Live Scan. PLEASE READ THESE CAREFULLY.

✅ Step 1: Print the Live Scan Form

Download and print both pages of the Live Scan Form.

  • Page 1 – Fill out this page with your personal information.
  • Page 2 – This is a sample filled-out form to guide you. Use it as a reference when completing Page 1.
  • OCA Number – Enter your Social Security Number in the OCA field, as shown in the sample.

✅ Step 2: Visit a Live Scan Facility

Take your completed form to any Live Scan facility.

✅ Step 3: Obtain and Upload the Signed Form

After completing your Live Scan, the facility will give you a signed copy of the “Request for Live Scan Service” form.

  • Keep this document safe. As outlined in Onboarding Instructions, you’ll need to upload a scanned copy of this document to:
    • Our Document Portal
    • The CDPH Online Portal

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Processing Time: Live Scan results may take a few days to reach the state, but as long as you’ve submitted your Live Scan before training begins, you may start the class.
  • What to Upload: We only require the Live Scan Request Form completed by the facility.
    • We do not need your Live Scan results — these are sent directly to the state.
  • No Reuse Allowed: You cannot use a previously completed Live Scan.
    • The State of California requires a new Live Scan specifically for CNA training.