Aloha morning, Thank you for the information with details. I am in Sacramento county and I am thinking of adding extra income to my notary business. (NNA certified) Its been slow since last November for me. I like its compact. This will help my "hustle" escalate more. Have a pleasant day!
Great info thanks! Do you have a percentage discount do you charge for groups? Also do you have to pay for all of the equipment upfront, or can you pay it in installments?
Yes I charge less for groups. Normally only takes 2-3 minutes per person once I get going. I'm not sure if they still do payment plans on equipment or what company does. I would just call them and find out. Maybe I should make a video on the different companies 🤔
Thank you for such a warm and welcoming video tutorial. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching you share more insight and testimonies.
Hello thanks for your video. I am thinking of starting a mobile live scan business here in Sacramento. What live Scan system you recommend? Certifix or any other ones? Thanks, hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you!! I'm just getting started researching this for NC. I'm told that Certivix is not an approved vendor in NC. If you can share any information of how to start in NC that would be great.
I'm not sure on who is approved where but there are a couple things I would do. First call all the people who offer live scan and ask who they went through. Or email me a3fnotary@gmail.com and I'll forward info from a couple other companies that may be able to help but no guarantees because they are based on the west coast.
I'm not sure if it's the best and I know there is another one that's more expensive but the one I have works just fine and I never have any issues taking prints. The number of clients is relative to how much you need to make from fingerprinting to cover expenses (bills, food etc). So 20-40 a week may work for me but if you're trying to make full-time income from fingerprints then you'll need to do more. It all comes down to business relationships , promoting and advertising your business.
@a3fnotary thank you... is it possible to get 20 or more if you just advertise like on Google or on your website. The machines that are approved by my state are $4000 with all the equipment. Live Scan device, software, and laptop. I'm in Nevada. I'm stuck on this decision to start it
@@aliciataylor3499 I would say how many you do daily is relative to demand, availability, location and, relationships you build. I do believe even if you only do a few a day it's still with it because you'll eventually make your money back. I'm business you always have a big start up cost and it may take some time to make your money back and make profit. I've made my money back but it definitely took over a year to do so.
@@angelinasaenz5840 I depends on what plan you go with when you sign up with a vendor. Could be 2k, 3k , 6k. If you give them a call they will answer all the financial questions for you
No need to pay for internet. I use hotspot. It's only needed when people use a prepaid token. I need WiFi to look up their info. Besides that everything is pre loaded in the program so I can take prints and upload when I get home.
Hi! this was a very informative video. Thank you for sharing. I'm located in FL and interested in providing this service. I submitted my info to Certifix, then I realized there are a few locations in my area (UPS). Will that be a problem? I'm interested in offering mobile service, whereas the other vendors are stationary. Thanks!
Yes do it ASAP. You won't regret it. People need to get fingerprinted. Even though UPS does it.. They may not have time to do right away and they are not mobile. You definitely will get business because your mobile. People will pay for convenience. Being mobile will be your biggest marketing tool 😃👍
Answers. It depends per week. You have to drum up business. The better you do that, the more you can make. The equipment is obscenely expensive. Depends but usually $2000+. You can do ink prints, to get started. That’s the price of an ink pad. $5 or so. And the print cards. About 10 cents a pop.
From my research it could be anywhere from 4-5k. But you'll get a better idea of the cost when you speak with the company you purchase your equipment from
No it's the exact same machine. You don't need wifi to take prints either. You can wait until you get home to transmit. Just charge the laptop before you go and that's it 👍
Yes I do. 7 days a week. I'll do individual people, groups for business, churches and schools. It's going good. As long as I make connections the business will grow.
@@a3fnotary I’m trying to get my business of the ground but it’s a little confusing, because one company is saying I can purchase my own equipment and then another says get it from them
That's all relative to the business/goals. If I said 200 a day and your trying to do this full time... That's not good. But if you were part time it's not bad. Any business is worth it if you put the work in.
Download the application (from your DOJ website) and get your live scan to roll prints, then whatever company you choose will train you on how to take prints. That's it 🙂
Certifix trains you on how to take prints. They also advertise for you on their site. The DOJ will also add you to their site. Get Google reviews and post pics 3 to 5 times a week. Yelp is good (I never use it 🤷). Also when you take prints, ask who they report to, call that person and make a business connection. Almost no way to not be successful doing that 👍🙂
That's all relative to the company you choose and how they charge to transmit prints. Certifix charges per print and they have 3 different options(different prices to choose from. Where as another company may charge a flat fee per month and after you meet that amount, the rest of the profit is all yours. In my city the average rolling fee is $30.
@@adman8046 generally yes. Depends on how far a have to travel I'll add 5 or $10. If I have a group (20 or more) then I charge less (normally $20 per person). Only takes 3min per person once you get going.
How do you compete against the $20.00 rolling fee. ? A lot of people think that the live scam providers keeps the entire money. Do you have some type of contract with companies ? And if so, how are they. ?
No contract with anyone. I sell convenience. I only do Mobile and I'm available 7 days a week. Most places you'll have to call, make an appointment and probably have to wait when you get there. So if people want cheaper I tell them to go to the cheaper place. Or if they want convenience then I'll help. I also accept certifix account numbers ( the job has an account with certifix and pays for the prints). Not everyone accepts account numbers. Trust, convenience, reliable, 24-7 is worth more than $20. But I do lower my rolling fee for groups.
@@a3fnotary Thank you , do you have to get a machine from Certifix to get certifix account? What if you have a machine from another vendor ? How can younger those accounts ? Thanks for feedback
The doj has a fee to do the background check, then there is a rolling fee (you can make that whatever you want. Here it's normality $30). Travel fee is up to you.
That depends on how your live scan provider. They all have different "levels" or tiers to choose from. Some have a set fee for up to X amount of submissions. Certifix charges per submission. Once you call the companies they will email you all the info you need to make a decision
From what I've researched 4k seems to be average but could be more or less depending on what you purchase from the live scan company. If you call different providers they can email you price breakdowns.
@@a3fnotary does this mean that I can perform other lives scans from a different company without having a referral fee from them? For example let's say I decide to station myself 1x per month at a job fair or church fair and do my own advertising would I still have to pay Certifix a fee for those livescans I perform that were Not referred by them?
@@RayBoomBoomRoom for California: submit the live scan app , get fingerprinted , get your business license, call a provider and purchase equipment. That's it.
What a coincidence, you actually did my live scan about a year or so ago I believe at Starbucks in Stockton. I may be interested in giving live scan a try as a side hustle. You said you did your training through certfix? Did they help you with the whole process from start to finishing, meaning also helped you with the application process and submitting your documents to get certified? Also how much did the whole process cost? Training cost and all fees to become certified? Hopefully you can do a video on that!! Also maybe you can do some live scan video tutorials and video tutorials walking everyone through the process from start to finish with the first step to the end step. Hand holding I guess you could say!!! Thank you in advance @a3fnotary
Posed for the thumbnail cracked me up 😂❤❤
Glad you are doing well 👍
I may need to give this fingerprinting thing another look.
Thanks for the update!
Definitely worth it
Thank you, for the advice and I bought my live scan equipment from Certifix thanks to you. A new live scanner here in southern California.
I like your black shirt. I need your held to make. Thanks for sharing thar you're un this 1 year. Its encouraging ❤
thank you for talking about the money first! it was still a very good and throughout video.
Aloha morning, Thank you for the information with details. I am in Sacramento county and I am thinking of adding extra income to my notary business. (NNA certified) Its been slow since last November for me. I like its compact. This will help my "hustle" escalate more. Have a pleasant day!
how do i start with them if you live in Fl what is the cost of the equipment
Fingerprinting classes sends them out and includes channelling
How do you find the classes I live in Massachusetts
Best video on this topic. Thank you thank you! 👍👍👍
Thank you for all of this detail, it really helps!👍
Great info thanks! Do you have a percentage discount do you charge for groups?
Also do you have to pay for all of the equipment upfront, or can you pay it in installments?
Yes I charge less for groups. Normally only takes 2-3 minutes per person once I get going. I'm not sure if they still do payment plans on equipment or what company does. I would just call them and find out. Maybe I should make a video on the different companies 🤔
@@a3fnotary yea a video on companies that provide equipment and places you can market to
Yes a video on legitimate companies please. We don’t know who to trust
Have you had any equipment challenges and how good is Certifix for repair services?
Equipment runs perfect. Never had any issues
Thank you for such a warm and welcoming video tutorial. I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching you share more insight and testimonies.
Man glad to see you're still at it 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Hello thanks for your video. I am thinking of starting a mobile live scan business here in Sacramento. What live Scan system you recommend? Certifix or any other ones? Thanks, hope to hear from you soon.
I only know certifix and they are pretty popular here in California. I don't have any issues with them. It's worth it
Can you PLEASE post an update on how business is going? Notary, LS and Live scanning? Please and TY! ❤
Yes will do soon
Great info! Can’t wait to get started. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!! I'm just getting started researching this for NC. I'm told that Certivix is not an approved vendor in NC. If you can share any information of how to start in NC that would be great.
I'm not sure on who is approved where but there are a couple things I would do. First call all the people who offer live scan and ask who they went through. Or email me a3fnotary@gmail.com and I'll forward info from a couple other companies that may be able to help but no guarantees because they are based on the west coast.
Great information provided, my question is the cost of the equipment and setup. What options are there?
I'll make a video on that. From what I've seen 4k is average start up cost
@@a3fnotary With the hp mobile printer, are you able to setup a custom paper size for the fd-258 cards?
@@tmiles003 no. You need a special printer to print on ink cards
Did you get the best livescan fingerprint scanner or least expensive? What's the average of clients you get in a week? Thanks so much
I'm not sure if it's the best and I know there is another one that's more expensive but the one I have works just fine and I never have any issues taking prints.
The number of clients is relative to how much you need to make from fingerprinting to cover expenses (bills, food etc). So 20-40 a week may work for me but if you're trying to make full-time income from fingerprints then you'll need to do more. It all comes down to business relationships , promoting and advertising your business.
@a3fnotary thank you... is it possible to get 20 or more if you just advertise like on Google or on your website. The machines that are approved by my state are $4000 with all the equipment. Live Scan device, software, and laptop. I'm in Nevada. I'm stuck on this decision to start it
@@aliciataylor3499 I would say how many you do daily is relative to demand, availability, location and, relationships you build. I do believe even if you only do a few a day it's still with it because you'll eventually make your money back. I'm business you always have a big start up cost and it may take some time to make your money back and make profit. I've made my money back but it definitely took over a year to do so.
Just received my DOJ now I'm looking to buy equipment. Where is the best place to get equipment in California
The vendor you choose to go with will have the equipment you need.
@@a3fnotary Thank you
How much did it cost to start up live scan purchase the machines
@@angelinasaenz5840 I depends on what plan you go with when you sign up with a vendor. Could be 2k, 3k , 6k. If you give them a call they will answer all the financial questions for you
So would it be better to just start off doing it the old fashion way?
I do both. Depends on where you want to market your business. I do more live scans vs ink cards but both can be lucrative
Do you use your phone hottspot when you're out in the field or do you pay for portable Internet?
No need to pay for internet. I use hotspot. It's only needed when people use a prepaid token. I need WiFi to look up their info. Besides that everything is pre loaded in the program so I can take prints and upload when I get home.
@@a3fnotary nice. Man glad to see you're still in it and thriving💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Hi! this was a very informative video. Thank you for sharing. I'm located in FL and interested in providing this service. I submitted my info to Certifix, then I realized there are a few locations in my area (UPS). Will that be a problem? I'm interested in offering mobile service, whereas the other vendors are stationary. Thanks!
Yes do it ASAP. You won't regret it. People need to get fingerprinted. Even though UPS does it.. They may not have time to do right away and they are not mobile. You definitely will get business because your mobile. People will pay for convenience. Being mobile will be your biggest marketing tool 😃👍
This was an excellent video! So much great content thank you very much!
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Thank you for sharing your experience, wishing you much continued success! 🤩
Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Can I use two different services like live scan n certix
@@Budgetingeverypenny yes
A few questions , how much do you make a week on average doing live scans and how did you get hired? Was the equipment free?
Answers.
It depends per week. You have to drum up business. The better you do that, the more you can make. The equipment is obscenely expensive. Depends but usually $2000+. You can do ink prints, to get started. That’s the price of an ink pad. $5 or so. And the print cards. About 10 cents a pop.
@@chrisblanc663 how much was the one you bought ?
Can you tell/explain the Live Scan investment cost
From my research it could be anywhere from 4-5k. But you'll get a better idea of the cost when you speak with the company you purchase your equipment from
what is the name of your fingerprint machine is it the Kojak?
I have the crossmatch patrol
how much is your average charge for set of prints--without travel
Depends on your market. Around here the average is 30 for the rolling fee plus the cost to the DOJ
Do you have to get a different machine for mobile finger printing?
No it's the exact same machine. You don't need wifi to take prints either. You can wait until you get home to transmit. Just charge the laptop before you go and that's it 👍
Its been a year, are you still offering live scan? and how are yo doing with it? thanks for your response.
Yes I do. 7 days a week. I'll do individual people, groups for business, churches and schools. It's going good. As long as I make connections the business will grow.
Hi, did you purchase your equipment through a third party vendor?
@@a.ljohnson6843 no I got it through certifix.
@@a3fnotary I’m trying to get my business of the ground but it’s a little confusing, because one company is saying I can purchase my own equipment and then another says get it from them
@@a3fnotary so are you considered a operator or harvester?
@@a.ljohnson6843 I'm not sure about harvester but my title is live scan operator. Hope that helps
What equipment is needed and we don't need to do live scan starting out do we?
how much did the equipment cost
Thank you for your video. Gr8 information . Quick question , how can one buy the certifix live scanner ?
From their website. Give them a call and they can help you with all the steps
How much is the scanner please
@@Remmywilcox total is 4 to 5k depending on what company and machine you go with
I have seen live scan machines for sale that are $1500-ish give or take. Am I looking at the wrong thing?
Can you become a certifix scanner if you're in NY? Or do you have to be from California?
Do you do this full-time?
No. I also do notary and process serving. But eventually I'll focus more on this business and do the others part time.
Can you purchase used equipment?
Are you a sole corp or LLC ? Also are you on a W-2 for your own company ?
WHAT IS THE LIVESCAN EQUIPMENT COSTS???
Depends on what level of service and trype of equipment you get from your provider. Could be anywhere from 4-6k
Hi are you in California? If so can you share what license you needed to put on you PSP as a Mobile Live Scan business?
Just a business license that's it
How much do you make ? Per customer...?... Or per hour
That's all relative to the business/goals. If I said 200 a day and your trying to do this full time... That's not good. But if you were part time it's not bad. Any business is worth it if you put the work in.
@@a3fnotarym doing this part time weekends
Do you know if I could perform work with other companies for myself If I sign up with Certifx or do I just have to partner up with them?
Other live scan companies? Or just doing live scan for different businesses?
Ice Cube's doin' print scans now?!
😎👐
Is the payment per scan or just a flat fee?
For certifix it's per scan.
Is the Certifix training FREE? What's involved in connecting with DOJ, FBI etc?
Training is included with purchase of the equipment. And you only send fingerprints to the doj and that's it as far as connection
How did you get training for fingerprinting?
Through certifix. They train you on how to take prints and fill in all the necessary info. It's not difficult. Doesn't take long
@@a3fnotary okay thank you
Do they have certifix on the East? PA specially?
Thanks so much for sharing this info, it is very much appreciated. Best of luck and continued success. God bless 🙌🏾🤑
Is Certifix the channeler or the software program?
Hello, where do you take the certification courses?
Download the application (from your DOJ website) and get your live scan to roll prints, then whatever company you choose will train you on how to take prints. That's it 🙂
Where are you located?
California
Thank you for being transparent there a lot of people who don’t give you the Full story because They just want you to buy there course thank you
Certifix trains you on how to take prints. They also advertise for you on their site. The DOJ will also add you to their site. Get Google reviews and post pics 3 to 5 times a week. Yelp is good (I never use it 🤷). Also when you take prints, ask who they report to, call that person and make a business connection. Almost no way to not be successful doing that 👍🙂
And you fell for his scam so he told you a little bit more than what other people did to make you want to buy his LOL
Hi could you please clarify how you charge?
One person vs a company with employees etc. Thanks.
That's all relative to the company you choose and how they charge to transmit prints. Certifix charges per print and they have 3 different options(different prices to choose from. Where as another company may charge a flat fee per month and after you meet that amount, the rest of the profit is all yours. In my city the average rolling fee is $30.
@@a3fnotary are you saying that after each meeting, you're pocketing $30?
Thanks for your reply by the way.
@@adman8046 generally yes. Depends on how far a have to travel I'll add 5 or $10. If I have a group (20 or more) then I charge less (normally $20 per person). Only takes 3min per person once you get going.
@@a3fnotary can I ask.. how long it took to get back your initial investment once you started?
How do you compete against the $20.00 rolling fee. ? A lot of people think that the live scam providers keeps the entire money.
Do you have some type of contract with companies ? And if so, how are they. ?
No contract with anyone. I sell convenience. I only do Mobile and I'm available 7 days a week. Most places you'll have to call, make an appointment and probably have to wait when you get there. So if people want cheaper I tell them to go to the cheaper place. Or if they want convenience then I'll help. I also accept certifix account numbers ( the job has an account with certifix and pays for the prints). Not everyone accepts account numbers. Trust, convenience, reliable, 24-7 is worth more than $20. But I do lower my rolling fee for groups.
@@a3fnotary Thank you , do you have to get a machine from Certifix to get certifix account? What if you have a machine from another vendor ? How can younger those accounts ? Thanks for feedback
@@israelalvarado9720 I'm not sure. I would call certifix for that question
This video is very informative. Thanks.
@@karolsobon969 thank you 🙂👍
Confised are you charging 85 to drive out and then 35 to roll
The doj has a fee to do the background check, then there is a rolling fee (you can make that whatever you want. Here it's normality $30). Travel fee is up to you.
@@a3fnotary so is the customer paying the doj or is it coming out what we are getting paid
@@terryw5500 they pay or their job pays for it
Thank you for sharing, it was helpful!
So out of the $35.00 rolling fee, how much fees come out of that.
That depends on how your live scan provider. They all have different "levels" or tiers to choose from. Some have a set fee for up to X amount of submissions. Certifix charges per submission. Once you call the companies they will email you all the info you need to make a decision
Thank you 😊
This video was amazing!! New sub!!
Great information. God bless you and your.
Thank you for this informative video
What fees does Certifix take per transaction?
It depends on what package you choose. It may be best to call them for info on that.
u said stockton,ca?
Yes
@a3f notary nice. I loved in Stockton for 15 plus years. Moved to elk grove in 2021. About to start my notary live scan mobile business here.
I thought you were going to talk about HOW MUCH THE MACHINE COSTS WITH SOFTWARE? WOW. That is what I wanted to know !!!
From what I've researched 4k seems to be average but could be more or less depending on what you purchase from the live scan company. If you call different providers they can email you price breakdowns.
How much did you pay
Is there a monthly fee?
I pay a transaction fee. A few dollars per submission. Some companies have a flat monthly rate with unlimited submissions but I pay per live scan
@@a3fnotary does this mean that I can perform other lives scans from a different company without having a referral fee from them? For example let's say I decide to station myself 1x per month at a job fair or church fair and do my own advertising would I still have to pay Certifix a fee for those livescans I perform that were Not referred by them?
Thank you, this was good information
Hey Hey Hey!!! Welcome back!!!
So 2 signings you make $70? I didn’t understand your pay 😂. Have you worked a year yet and how much did you earn in one year?
Hi I like the video and they do it my fingerprint on my pakistan passport form?
Good video, subscribed…thanks
Great content, btw. I’m assuming it was worth it then😉
Absolutely worth it
Can you purchase used equipment from eBay and use it?
@@socialsapien that's a good idea. I haven't checked but I'm going to call and find out 🤔
Dumbest process ever!! How is it they want you to leave all your info with a random stranger… 🤦♂️
How much it cost to start a fingerprints business
For live scan it may cost you 4-6k. For just ink cards maybe a couple hundred
@a3fnotary did you sign up with the company or what was the steps. Thank you for your response.
@@RayBoomBoomRoom for California: submit the live scan app , get fingerprinted , get your business license, call a provider and purchase equipment. That's it.
What a coincidence, you actually did my live scan about a year or so ago I believe at Starbucks in Stockton. I may be interested in giving live scan a try as a side hustle. You said you did your training through certfix? Did they help you with the whole process from start to finishing, meaning also helped you with the application process and submitting your documents to get certified? Also how much did the whole process cost? Training cost and all fees to become certified? Hopefully you can do a video on that!! Also maybe you can do some live scan video tutorials and video tutorials walking everyone through the process from start to finish with the first step to the end step. Hand holding I guess you could say!!! Thank you in advance
@a3fnotary
How to call u
Dm on ig (a3fnotary) or email a3fnotary@gmail.com