Category: Fingerprinting

  • Live Scan vs. Notary Business: Which Income Stream Wins in 2026?

    In the professional services landscape of 2026, entrepreneurs are constantly looking for the most efficient way to scale. In New York, much like in Florida, the notary public commission remains one of the lowest barrier-to-entry businesses in existence. With a startup cost often under $200—covering your application, bond, and stamp—you can be operational in weeks.…

  • Live Scan vs. Notary Business: Which Income Stream Wins in 2026?

    In the professional services landscape of 2026, entrepreneurs are constantly looking for the most efficient way to scale. In New York, much like in Florida, the notary public commission remains one of the lowest barrier-to-entry businesses in existence. With a startup cost often under $200—covering your application, bond, and stamp—you can be operational in weeks.…

  • Certifix vs. UPS Fingerprinting: Is the UPS Location Actually Certifix?

    Let’s clear up the confusion immediately: Yes—UPS Store fingerprinting locations that offer live scan services are powered by Certifix. Think of it this way: The UPS Store provides the physical desk and the person behind it, while Certifix provides the certified technology, the encrypted submission system, and the direct channeling to state (like NY DCJS…

  • Live Scan Software Comparison: What Options Do Independent Operators Actually Have?

    In the professional services market of 2026, the technical “barrier to entry” for fingerprinting can feel like a mountain. For an independent operator, the challenge isn’t just taking a clear print—it’s the submission infrastructure. When you partner with a platform like Certifix, you aren’t just buying software; you are acquiring an entire ecosystem that would…

  • Fingerprinting vs. Credit Repair: Which Side Hustle Wins in 2026?

    In the modern gig economy, choosing the right service-based business depends on one major factor: How do you want to get paid? Do you prefer the immediate “handshake and check” of a physical appointment, or the compounding growth of a monthly relationship? In 2026, both Fingerprinting and Credit Repair have emerged as high-demand “side hustles”…

  • FDLE vs. FBI Fingerprinting: What’s the Difference and Which Do Your Clients Need?

    When providing fingerprinting services in 2026, one of the most common points of confusion for clients is whether they need a state-level check (like FDLE in Florida or DCJS in New York) or a national-level FBI check. The difference isn’t just about geography; it’s about the “depth” of the search. An FBI fingerprinting session submits…