Bayometric, a trusted innovator in biometric identity management, is proud to announce that its industry-leading Live Scan Software has received FBI Appendix F Certification, marking a major milestone in its mission to deliver high-quality, secure, and compliant biometric solutions for government and commercial use.
This latest achievement validates the software’s ability to produce fingerprint images that meet the FBI’s strictest technical specifications, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and compatibility for electronic fingerprint submissions.
FBI-Certified: Why Appendix F Matters
The FBI’s Appendix F Certification is considered the gold standard in biometric imaging compliance. It ensures that fingerprint capture systems meet critical criteria for image quality, including resolution, contrast, and fingerprint feature clarity—requirements essential for accurate identification in criminal justice and civil background check processes.
Bayometric’s Live Scan Software was tested and certified alongside top-tier fingerprint hardware such as:
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Suprema RealScan G10
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Integrated Biometrics Kojak
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Thales DactyScan 84c
These devices, paired with Bayometric’s software, ensure seamless integration and accurate fingerprint image capture under various operational conditions.
Delivering Trusted Compliance and Seamless Integration
Bayometric’s certified solution supports Electronic Fingerprint Transmission (EFT) workflows that adhere to the Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS), enabling direct, secure communication with the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system. Additional compliance features include:
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500ppi resolution fingerprint images
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Full PIV (Personal Identity Verification) compatibility
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Interoperability with a broad range of certified devices
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End-to-end data encryption and secure file transmission
This makes the software especially valuable for agencies and service providers handling sensitive biometric data and legal identity verification.
Mobile-Ready Technology for Field Deployment
In today’s mobile-first environment, Bayometric’s software is also optimized for portable live scan devices. Agencies can confidently perform fingerprint capture in remote locations or field operations—ensuring FBI-compliant prints on the go.
Whether used at a correctional facility, border control station, mobile enrollment unit, or in healthcare credentialing, Bayometric’s mobile-ready platform provides flexibility without sacrificing compliance.
Broad Applications Across Government and Industry
From federal contractors to local law enforcement, the applications for Bayometric’s software span multiple sectors. Organizations using live scan systems for background checks, security clearance, license applications, or employee verification will benefit from:
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Faster processing times through automation
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Reduced error rates from digital submissions
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A scalable solution for high-volume environments
The certification assures stakeholders that Bayometric’s system meets all technical and regulatory standards for biometric identification.
About Bayometric
Bayometric is a global provider of biometric and identity management technologies, offering solutions that empower organizations to perform secure, fast, and compliant identity verification. With offerings that span live scan fingerprinting, facial recognition, mobile identity tools, and secure data transmission systems, Bayometric serves clients across law enforcement, healthcare, financial services, and government agencies.
The newly achieved FBI Appendix F Certification reinforces Bayometric’s role as a forward-thinking partner in the rapidly evolving identity tech space—helping organizations meet growing compliance requirements with ease and confidence.
