Biometric palm scanners
Biometric palm scanners are used to perform BAR-OIS and BAR-SIS inspections. They scan your palm to verify your identity before each inspection. This helps streamline the inspection process for you. It also helps prevent inspection fraud and unlicensed activity.
Palm scanner kits and resellers
Get a biometric palm scanner kit (part number BAR BAK) from any authorized reseller. Contact a reseller for pricing.
Each kit includes:
- Fujitsu palm vein scanner sensor
(Model number: FAT13FPS01 or FAT13GPS01) - Hand cradle
- USB cable
Resellers
| Reseller | Contact |
|---|---|
| Emissions Depot | www.emissionsdepot.com sales@emissionsdepot.com (888) 276-6164 |
| ePortID | www.eportid.com/product-page/bar-bundle info@eportid.com (215) 627-2651 |
| Opus | https://opus.global/media/47455/ca_sellsheet_combined.pdf casales@opusinspection.com (800) 695-4377 |
| Worldwide Environmental Products |
www.wep-inc.com/california info@wep-inc.com (800) 832-7664 |
Biometric enrollment
Before you can begin performing inspections, you must complete the biometric enrollment process at a BAR field office. This allows BAR to establish your important palm data profile.
What to expect during biometric enrollment
During the enrollment process, BAR will:
- Verify your identity
- Review data collection notices
- Notice on Collection of Personal Biometric Information and Its Use: Smog Check / Vehicle Safety Systems
- Biometric Data Collection Consent Statement: Smog Check / Vehicle Safety Systems
- Take your photo
- Scan your palms to establish your biometric palm data profile
The enrollment process takes about 15 minutes.
In rare situations where one or both palms cannot be scanned at the time of enrollment, BAR will make reasonable accommodations based upon specific circumstances.
What to bring with you
Be sure to bring the following items with you to the field office:
Your BAR-issued inspector or technician badge (if received prior to enrollment) and license number. You can print your badge and license online.
A proof of identification document showing your legal name and signature such as a social security card or credit card.
A valid, government-issued photo identification document (other than an inspector badge), such as a driver license, passport, or military identification. The name on your identification must match your legal name. For information on how to update your license, visit Update an inspector or technician license.