California law requires members of Cal Poly Humboldt, and many affiliates, to undergo a background check as part of the employment or volunteer process. A “Livescan” is an important part of the process, which involves collecting applicant fingerprints to ensure the applicant meets required criteria for employment or volunteering. Human Resources, the respective hiring manager, or event organizers will initiate the Livescan process by providing necessary paperwork. Once the paperwork is in hand, please proceed to one of the approved alternative Livescan options. Do not pay out-of-pocket for any Livescan costs. Arrangements have been made with the vendors. Out-of-pocket expenses for Livescans conducted will not be reimbursed by the University. 

Candidates may use the following approved, alternative locations. 

Post-Haste Mail Center, (707) 825-8295, 600 F Street, Arcata

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. 

Scrapper’s Edge, (707) 445-9686, 728 4th Street, Eureka

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. 

*Obtain a “Bill Notice” from HR prior to going to Scrapper’s Edge

Arcata Police Dept., (707) 822-2428 ext. 3, 736 F Street, Arcata

Hours: By appointment Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Call for times.

Blue Lake Casino, (707) 668-5300, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake

Hours: By appointment only Monday - Friday. Call for times. 

Eureka Police Dept., (707) 441-4060, 604 C Street, Eureka

Hours: By appointment Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.– noon and 1–3 p.m.

Fortuna Police Dept., (707) 725-1424, 621 11th St, Fortuna, CA 95540

Hours: By appointment Tuesday - Thursday.

The Paper Mill, (707) 923-2231, 752 Redwood Dr. #B Garberville CA 95542

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. 

*Obtain a “Bill Notice” from HR prior to going to The Paper Mill

Learn more about background checks.