Secure Document Scanning Services

Trusted, compliant, and secure document digitization tailored to your needs. Rid yourself of your paper files in accordance with FDA quality standards using the fastest and highest quality scanners.

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Our Document Scanning Process:

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We Collect Your Documents

We prepare them for scanning in our secure facility.

We Digitize Your Documents

Using our high-speed scanners, we digitize your documents.

We Extract Your Required Data

We will capture any data off the documents & review for quality.

We Deliver Your Data Digitally

Your documents & data are delivered to you by your choice of format.

We Return, Store or Shred Documents

Your documents can be stored with us, shredded or returned to you.

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1. Document Retrieval

At Recordsforce, we make document scanning secure and hassle-free. If you’re located in the Northeast, our team can handle the packing and transportation of your records to our secure, SSAE-18 SOC 1 Type II compliant scanning facility. Outside the region? No problem. We provide ready-to-pack boxes complete with clear instructions for securely shipping your documents to us.

Upon arrival at our facility, your records are checked into our PACE management system and assigned a unique batch number. This system meticulously tracks all information related to your batch, providing full transparency and documenting every step of the process. With real-time status updates and unparalleled visibility, PACE ensures a secure chain of custody for your documents and lets you monitor their progress as they move through our streamlined document scanning workflow.

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2. Document Preparation

Our highly skilled team is expertly trained to prepare your files for scanning with precision and care. This process includes removing staples, repositioning sticky notes, and repairing any damaged documents to ensure smooth digitization. When alterations are necessary, we strictly adhere to FDA CFR 21 Part 11 guidelines to maintain compliance and integrity.

Additionally, our team can help you optimize your project costs by identifying and removing documents that are no longer required under your retention policies. By eliminating these unnecessary records, we significantly reduce the expenses associated with scanning, storage, and long-term management—delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions for your document needs.

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3. Document Scanning

Your documents are scanned using our state-of-the-art Kodak 5000 series high-speed scanners, operated by our skilled technicians. This powerful combination ensures exceptional resolution, clarity, and precision in every scan. Trusted by some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, these scanners deliver unparalleled quality while minimizing downtime, providing a seamless and efficient digitization process.

 

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4. Data Extraction/Capture

Data is captured according to each customer’s specific instructions, utilizing a combination of advanced artificial intelligence and meticulous manual data entry. Before our process begins, all work instructions are reviewed and approved by the client, ensuring our technicians have a thorough understanding of the unique requirements. Documents are then accurately indexed using either manual keying or automated data recognition through our specialized data capture software, delivering precise and reliable results tailored to your needs.

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5. Quality Control

Our process employs robust data validation, field-level constraints, human review, and business rules to guarantee your documents are complete and processed with precision. These rigorous controls are designed to meet the most stringent regulatory standards, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the highest level of customer satisfaction.

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6. Digital Delivery

After passing rigorous quality control, your documents are exported from our data capture software and delivered in the format of your choice. Whether you prefer an encrypted thumb drive, a secure upload to one of our cloud-based systems, SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) via our portal, or a direct upload to your own system, we’ve got you covered. Recordsforce can also assist with seamlessly integrating your new digital files into a content management system like our Recordsforce Cloud software or directly into your ERP, ensuring a smooth transition to a fully digital workflow.

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7. Document Storage & Destruction

At the conclusion of every document scanning project, Recordsforce provides customers with flexible options for their physical records. You can choose to have your boxes returned, securely store the documents at our facility, or opt for shredding and proper disposal of both the documents and boxes, ensuring a seamless and secure end to the process.

 

Committed to Top-Tier Security Standards

For over 20 years, Recordsforce has provided document scanning services, digital mailroom and document management solutions to help eliminate paper-intensive processes. Our stringent security and compliance protocols give you the comfort of knowing that the systems we use have achieved a level of safeguarding few others in the industry have.

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Case Studies:

A healthcare provider reduced patient record retrieval times by 80% after digitizing over 500,000 files, while a government agency modernized its archives, converting over 1 million historical documents into a searchable digital library. Discover how Recordsforce has helped businesses achieve their goals through efficient document scanning and digital transformation.

Frequently Asked Document Scanning Questions

What types of documents do you scan?

Recordsforce can scan all types, sizes and volumes of documents. We scan medical records, auto dealership documents, government records, lab notebooks, legal documents, aperture cards, invoices, employment records, financial documents, you name it!

How do you get our documents? 

Recordsforce can arrange a courier to transport them back to our secure, SSAE-18 SOC 1 Type II compliant facility, or we can help you package and send them by mail (fully insured and trackable).

How can I estimate how many documents I have?

As a guide, standard bankers box holds up to 2,500 pages and a vertical filing cabinet holds 3,000 to 5,000 pages. A more detailed estimate for your scanning project can be found on our Scanning Project Estimate Generator.

How do you deliver the scanned documents?

Digitized images and data can be delivered in a variety of formats. Options including an encrypted thumb drive, uploaded to one of our cloud-based systems, SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) to our portal, or uploaded directly to your system

What happens if I need a document while it is at your facility?

When you are in need of a document, you request it, we will find the stored document, digitize it, and deliver the image through our secure cloud-based software in a short period of time, where you can access it at anytime.

How long will the project take? 

That depends on how many files you have and the condition they are in (if they have a lot of staples or are large format they can take longer). However, we offer complete transparency into the process utilizing our PACE system – You can always see the status of your batches!

Can you return the records once they’re scanned? 

Absolutely! We can return them immediately or we can store your boxes free of charge for up 60 days until you determine how you’d like to proceed.

What certification do you have for security?  

Recordsforce facility is SSAE-18 SOC Type II compliant.  The SOC II focuses on a business’s controls as they relate to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of a system. We make sure you have the best in class protection for your important documents.

How do you determine pricing?

Our pricing is based on the physical size of the documents (large format, regular documents, etc.), amount of documents, the quality of the documents, as well as the types of data extraction and delivery requirements.

Can you receive and process electronic documents?

Yes! We can have a dedicated portal set up, monitored directly by us. We sort the incoming emails/documents for processing. We can extract the required data off the necessary documents and deliver them into your workflow or systems.

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Sysco

“Being in Human Resources, we need to keep any past employee’s records permanently. Without Recordsforce, I would be swimming in paperwork.”

-Ludeen Maguy

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Recordsforce has been an incredible partner and helped optimize our mail workflows. Highly recommend!

-Sean Reiff

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Boston Celtics

“Since we started using Recordsforce, finding our documents is faster than a fast break.”

-Andrew Rice

Why Choose Recordsforce?

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Performance

State of the art scanning technology & highly trained and experienced staff.

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Accuracy

Strict quality control process ensuring the highest of accuracy.

Commitment

We operate within a secure SSAE-18 SOC II Compliant facility.

Experience

We have over 20+ years of document scanning & management experience.