Form BCIA 8016, Request for Live Scan Service, is the California Department of Justice (DOJ) form that asks for a fingerprint-based criminal record check. This copy is pre-filled for City of Sacramento Business Permits under the code AD510 TOW, and the City posts it with its tow permit materials. If you searched for a Sacramento business license, note that this form supports a special permit and is not the Business Operations Tax Certificate the City requires of businesses. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the City of Sacramento Finance Department.
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What is BCIA 8016?
Form BCIA 8016, Request for Live Scan Service, is the State of California Department of Justice form used to submit an applicant's fingerprints for a criminal record check. This version is prepared for City of Sacramento Business Permits and carries the code AD510 TOW.
The form has four pages. Page 1 is the request itself: the agency block, the applicant's personal details, the level of service and the block completed by the Live Scan operator. Page 2 is the Privacy Notice required by Civil Code § 1798.17. Page 3 is the Privacy Act Statement about how the FBI uses and may retain fingerprints. Page 4 describes the Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights.
On this copy the agency block already names the City of Sacramento Business Permits as the agency authorized to receive criminal record information, with mail code 14569, at 915 I Street, Room 1201, Business Permits & Taxes, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone (916) 808-8500. The Authorized Applicant Type is printed as PERMIT. The Level of Service line offers DOJ and FBI; if FBI applies, the fingerprints are used to check the FBI's criminal history records.
The City's Finance Department, Revenue Division, issues tow permits among its special business permits. This form is not the Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, which the City requires of anyone engaged in business in Sacramento, and it is not the permit itself.
Who needs to file BCIA 8016?
People who apply for a City of Sacramento tow permit and have to submit fingerprints through Live Scan use this version of the form. The City posts it with its tow permit application materials, and it is pre-addressed to City of Sacramento Business Permits with the code AD510 TOW.
- Applicants whose earlier Live Scan submission was rejected may use it again as a re-submission by listing the original ATI number and providing proof of rejection.
- The Employer section is an additional response only for agencies specified by statute, so most applicants for this permit will not need it.
The applicant signs the form to confirm having received and read the Privacy Notice, Privacy Act Statement and Applicant's Privacy Rights. The form names no representative who may sign for the applicant.
Do not treat this form as a substitute for the Business Operations Tax Certificate. The City's page says anyone engaged in business in Sacramento needs that certificate, and some businesses also need a special business permit.
When to file BCIA 8016
Complete the form when you are ready to have your fingerprints taken for the City of Sacramento tow permit background check. No separate due date is printed on it, and the City's permits page does not tie a deadline to this form.
The Privacy Notice says that failing to provide all the requested information results in delays or rejection of your request, so have your personal details ready before the session. If a submission is rejected, a new request is a re-submission: list the original ATI number and provide proof of the rejection.
The Privacy Act Statement adds that providing fingerprints is voluntary, but failing to do so may affect completion or approval of your application. For timing of the tow permit itself, contact the City's Permits & Taxes office.
Documents you need
- Proof of rejection of the original submission, only if this is a re-submission and you list the original ATI number on the form.
How to fill out BCIA 8016
Review the pre-filled agency block
The top of page 1 already shows AD510 TOW, Authorized Applicant Type PERMIT and the contributing agency, City of Sacramento Business Permits, mail code 14569, 915 I Street Room 1201, Sacramento CA 95814. Check that it matches the permit you are applying for.
Check the license or permit title
In the line for Type of License/Certification/Permit OR Working Title, use a maximum of 30 characters. If DOJ assigned a title, use the exact title assigned.
Enter your legal and other names
Fill in last name, first name, middle initial and suffix. If you have used another name, enter the AKA or alias in the Other Name line.
Select sex and give identity details
Mark Male, Female or Nonbinary/Unspecified, then enter date of birth and driver's license number.
Add physical description and birth place
Enter height, weight, eye color and hair color. Enter place of birth as a state or country, and your Social Security Number.
Enter your home address
Give the street address or P.O. Box, city, state and ZIP code for your home address.
Confirm the level of service
Check the Level of Service line, DOJ or FBI. If it indicates FBI, your fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history record information.
List the original ATI number if re-submitting
Only if a prior submission was rejected, enter the original ATI number in the re-submission line. You must provide proof of rejection.
Complete the employer section if it applies
This section is an additional response for agencies specified by statute. If it applies, enter employer name, street address or P.O. Box, optional telephone number, city, state, ZIP code and the DOJ-assigned five-digit mail code.
Sign and date the acknowledgement
Mark the statement that you received and read the Privacy Notice, Privacy Act Statement and Applicant's Privacy Rights, then sign and date. Leave the Live Scan Transaction Completed By block for the operator.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every requested item is complete and spelled as on your ID. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and take it to your Live Scan session as described under How to submit.
How to submit BCIA 8016
The form names no mailing address, portal or appointment system for the applicant to send it to. It is presented at a Live Scan fingerprinting session, where the operator completes the block headed Live Scan Transaction Completed By: name of operator, date, transmitting agency LSID, ATI number and amount collected/billed.
- Where the results go: City of Sacramento Business Permits, mail code 14569, 915 I Street, Room 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814.
- Questions about the permit: Permits & Taxes, (916) 808-8500, [email protected]. Phone hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; the public counter is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fees: Tow permit fees exist and are listed in the City's Permits Fee Schedule; ask the Revenue Division for current amounts. The City's page says permit payments can be made by check or money order, mailed or in person, and that a service fee will apply to credit card payments.
- Privacy questions: The DOJ Keeper of Records is at (916) 210-3310 or [email protected].
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving requested personal information blank; the Privacy Notice says failure to provide all of it results in delays or rejection of your request.
- Re-submitting after a rejection without listing the original ATI number and without proof of rejection.
- Entering a permit title or working title longer than 30 characters, or not using the exact title when DOJ assigned one.
- Not signing and dating the acknowledgement that you received and read the Privacy Notice, Privacy Act Statement and Applicant's Privacy Rights.
- Filling in the block headed Live Scan Transaction Completed By, which is for the operator, not the applicant.
- Treating the form as the City's Business Operations Tax Certificate or as the tow permit itself; it is only the fingerprint request.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form BCIA 8016?
Form BCIA 8016, Request for Live Scan Service, is the California Department of Justice form used to submit fingerprints for a criminal record check. This version is pre-filled for City of Sacramento Business Permits with the code AD510 TOW, for tow permit applications.
Is this the same as a Sacramento business license?
No. The City says anyone engaged in business in Sacramento needs a Business Operations Tax (BOT) Certificate, and some businesses also need a special permit. This form is only the fingerprint request that supports the tow permit.
Do I have to fill in every field on BCIA 8016?
Provide all the personal information the form requests. The Privacy Notice states that failure to provide all the necessary information results in delays or rejection of your request. The Employer section applies only to agencies specified by statute.
What does Level of Service FBI mean?
The form states that if the Level of Service indicates FBI, your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history record information of the FBI. The Privacy Act Statement adds that the FBI may retain fingerprints in its Next Generation Identification (NGI) system.
What if my Live Scan submission was rejected?
Submit again as a re-submission: list the original ATI number on the form and provide proof of the rejection. The form requires both for a re-submission.
Who fills out the bottom block of the form?
The Live Scan operator does. The block headed Live Scan Transaction Completed By holds the operator's name, date, transmitting agency LSID, ATI number and the amount collected or billed. Applicants leave it blank.
Is there a fee for the tow permit?
Yes. The City's permits page lists fees for Tow driver, vehicle and additional vehicle permits and refers to the Permits Fee Schedule for current amounts. Call Permits & Taxes at (916) 808-8500 to confirm the amounts before you pay.
Can I fill out BCIA 8016 online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service: it does not take fingerprints, file the request or contact the City or the DOJ for you.
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