Form DMV 8016. Request for Live Scan Service
The DMV 8016 form, issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, is a Request for Live Scan Service that is required for anyone applying for a first-time license as a vehicle salesperson, dealer, driving instructor, manufacturer, transporter, dismantler, registration service, distributor, lessor-retailer, remanufacturer or any other vehicle industry requiring an occupational license from DMV. The form is also applicable for first-time ambulance driver certificate applicants.
The primary purpose of the DMV 8016 form is to capture an applicant’s digital fingerprints and personal descriptor information electronically. This reduces the time taken for criminal record check processing, with a goal to process 95% of digitized fingerprints within three days. Live scan fingerprinting eliminates issues associated with ink prints such as smudging, smearing, over or under inking, making the process more accurate and reliable.
The important fields to include when filling out the form are the applicant's full name, date of birth, social security number, type of occupational license applied for, and reasons for the request. The form requires a $32 DOJ criminal record check fee, which must be paid at the live scan fingerprint site.
To get a live scan fingerprint, an applicant must visit a live scan fingerprint site and bring the completed DMV 8016 form. Applicants can call their local police or sheriff’s department to locate the nearest available live scan station for public use.
The form is critical to ensure the safety and security of the vehicle industry and its customers. It helps to reduce risk by assessing potential threats through criminal record checks. Strengths of the form include quick processing times and fewer errors. However, weakness may include additional cost and time required to complete the process.
There are different forms of fingerprinting methods such as ink fingerprint cards or alternative digital fingerprint systems. The key difference is that live scan fingerprinting is quicker and more precise compared to alternatives.
After submission, the DMV 8016 form is stored by the DMV, and the result of a criminal record check is sent directly to the DMV. The form has various applications and use cases, ensuring safety in various industries.