Start Your Own Fingerprinting
Business in Arkansas
The Cerberus LE Live Scan Harvester System gives you everything you need to launch a profitable fingerprinting business in Arkansas — whether you're serving Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Conway, or any of Arkansas's 75 underserved counties. One flat price. Zero per-transaction fees. Full Arkansas State Police approval.
Arkansas Is an Open Live Scan Program — And That Means Opportunity for You
Most states lock live scan fingerprinting behind government contracts or exclusive vendors. Not Arkansas. Arkansas runs an open live scan program, meaning any approved operator can legally offer fingerprinting services to the public — teachers, nurses, real estate agents, concealed carry applicants, pharmacy workers, private security, and more.
Right now, you can start a fingerprinting business in Arkansas with the right equipment and Arkansas State Police submission approval. No franchise. No exclusive territory. No permission from a competitor.
Many people searching for fingerprinting near me in Arkansas drive 30–60 miles because there simply aren't enough certified operators in rural and suburban areas. That gap is your opportunity. Unlike ink fingerprinting — which requires re-submission and delays — live scan results are transmitted electronically in real time, giving your clients faster clearances and a meaningful competitive edge across every Arkansas market.
How Much Can You Make?
$45,500
Per Year
5 transactions/day • $875/week
$91,000
Per Year
10 transactions/day • $1,750/week
Mobile Operation
Serve Multiple Cities
Zero extra overhead
Weekly Income
$875
Annual Income
$45,500
At 40 transactions per month, you break even at month three.
What You Get With Cerberus LiveScan LE
Professional-grade live scan harvester built for independent Arkansas fingerprinting operators.
This is not a lease. Not a monthly plan. Not a pay-per-scan trap. You own the equipment outright and keep 100% of every transaction fee you charge.
Who Needs Fingerprinting Services in Arkansas?
The demand for fingerprinting services in Arkansas is steady year-round and growing. Arkansas has over 3 million residents across 75 counties. Most rural areas are dramatically underserved. Cities like Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Texarkana, Pine Bluff, and Conway have strong demand — but operators in smaller markets like Batesville, Russellville, El Dorado, and Hot Springs face almost zero competition.
- Teachers and school employees (Arkansas Dept. of Education)
- Nurses, CNAs, and healthcare workers
- Real estate agents and appraisers
- Pharmacy technicians
- Private security and guard card applicants
- Concealed carry handgun license applicants
- Foster care and adoption applicants (Arkansas DHS) — ORI number required
- Volunteer organizations and nonprofits
- Federal employment applicants
- Clients searching "fingerprinting near me" across underserved Arkansas counties
- Background check fingerprinting — Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith & beyond
5-Year Cost Comparison: Own Your System vs. Pay Per Transaction
Real cost of a pay-per-transaction model (30 txns/month at $20/scan plus $1,100 setup):
| Pay-Per-Transaction | Cerberus LE | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $8,300 | $4,250 |
| Year 2 | $15,500 | $4,250 |
| Year 3 | $22,700 | $4,250 |
| Year 4 | $29,900 | $4,250 |
| Year 5 | $37,100 | $4,250 |
| 5-Year Savings | $32,850 |
The competitor model charges more the busier you get. The Cerberus LE never does.
How to Get Started — Simpler Than You Think
Purchase the Cerberus LE Live Scan Harvester System
$4,250 one-time investment — you own it outright.
Complete Arkansas State Police electronic submission authorization and obtain your ORI number
The unique identifier required for all live scan submissions in Arkansas.
Set up your FBI channeler agreement for federal submissions
Register your Arkansas live scan operator business with the Secretary of State
~$50 at sos.arkansas.gov — quick, fully online.
Start marketing to teachers, healthcare workers, concealed carry applicants, and other high-demand groups in your area
Most buyers complete their first paid scan within 2–4 weeks of purchase. At 5 transactions/day at $35 each, your system pays for itself in 25 business days.
Common Questions Before You Buy
Do I need a license to operate a fingerprinting business in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not require a separate state fingerprinting operator license beyond Arkansas State Police submission authorization and your ORI number. We walk you through every approval step so you are fully compliant before your first scan.
Ink fingerprinting vs. live scan — which do clients want?
Live scan is required for nearly all modern Arkansas State Police and FBI submissions. Ink fingerprint cards are rarely accepted for new applications. When clients search "fingerprinting near me," they need live scan — not ink cards — and that is exactly what the Cerberus LE delivers.
How do I get an ORI number in Arkansas?
Your ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) is obtained through the Arkansas State Police as part of your electronic submission authorization. Every Cerberus LE buyer works directly with PhilMoCo through this process — we have done it many times and know exactly what is required.
How do I become a fingerprinting technician in Arkansas?
Becoming a live scan fingerprinting technician in Arkansas involves obtaining Arkansas State Police submission authorization, securing your ORI number, registering your business, and completing your equipment setup. There is no lengthy certification process — PhilMoCo gets most buyers to their first paid scan in 2–4 weeks.
Is this a fingerprinting business for sale, or am I buying equipment?
You are purchasing the Cerberus LE Live Scan Harvester System and launching your own independent Arkansas fingerprinting business — not buying a franchise or an existing route. You own the equipment outright, set your own prices, and keep 100% of every transaction.
Why Arkansas Entrepreneurs Choose PhilMoCo
Our team has over 20 years in biometrics and law enforcement technology. As an Arkansas-based consultant and authorized Cerberus LE representative, we work directly with every buyer to ensure they are set up, approved, and generating income as fast as possible.
"You are not buying a box and getting a PDF manual."
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