Registry Application Process
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Here are six key steps for entering your name into the Identity Theft Data Base:
- STEP 1 - OBTAIN COURT ORDER/VERIFICATION
- STEP 2 - LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTS
- STEP 3 - REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM
- STEP 4 - COMPLETE CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION
- STEP 5 - MAIL
- STEP 6 - REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION
STEP 1 - OBTAIN COURT ORDER/VERIFICATION
You MUST go to your local court to obtain a court order verifying that you are a victim of identity theft. For the location of the court nearest you, consult the white pages of your local phone book.
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Acceptable court order types are:
- Certificate of Identity Theft: Judicial Finding of Factual Innocence (CR-150 Form available on this site)
- Court Disposition issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 530.5(c). This generally involves unauthorized use of personal identifying information to obtain credit, goods, services, or medical information in the name of another person.
- Record Sealing issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 530.6(b). This generally involves unlawful use of personal identifying information by another; issuance of law enforcement investigation; petitions for identity theft proceedings. You may be able to petition a court for expedited judicial determination of factual innocence.
- Record Sealing issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 851.8 (BCII 8270 Form Available on this site) This generally involves sealing and destruction of arrest records or determination of factual innocence where a person has been arrested and no accusatory pleading has been filed.
NOTE: If you have not obtained a court order - STOP. Do not proceed! You must obtain the applicable court order to proceed to STEP 2.
STEP 2 - LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTS
You should be fingerprinted electronically at an official LiveScan fingerprinting site, such as a Sheriff's Office or Police Department or you can call toll-free to (888) 880-0240.
When you call to schedule your appointment, ask for details on the fees being charged and your payment options. The LiveScan device will determine the total amount of fees to be collected/billed. There is no additional fee for the Identity Theft Registry.
If unable to make LiveScan fingerprint arrangements, you may have your fingerprints taken manually and mail the completed fingerprint card with the other required registration documents.
It is important that you write clearly and provide accurate information on your form because mistakes or omissions may result in the application being rejected by the device or the central site computer. To avoid such errors, you may wish before going to your LiveScan appointment to complete the applicant portion of the Request for LiveScan Service (applicant submission) form (BCII 8016).
The LiveScan operator will retain the ORIGINAL copy of the request form and return the SECOND COPY - Requesting Agency and THIRD COPY - Applicant to you. You will mail the second copy to DOJ at the conclusion of this process.
After you have had your fingerprints taken, proceed to STEP 3.
STEP 3 - REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM
Complete the IDENTITY THEFT: APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS VICTIM FORM.
After you have completed the application form, proceed to STEP 4.
STEP 4 - COMPLETE CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION
- Completed Application For Registration As Victim Form
- Court Order
- Second Copy - LiveScan Service form (BCII-8016)
STEP 5 - MAIL
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BCIA/COMMAND CENTER RM G210 PO BOX 903417 SACRAMENTO, CA 94203-4170 ATTN: ID THEFT REGISTRY
STEP 6 - REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION
You will be registered as a victim of identity theft in the Identity Theft Data Base after the Department of Justice verifies the information you submit, including your fingerprints, with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
You and the individuals or agencies you designate will be notified of your registration via certified letter.