FAQ
If you have any questions, We have the answer…Frequently Asked Questions about Electronic Fingerprinting
When should I submit my fingerprints if I am applying for a license?
We suggest that you submit your fingerprints using a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved livescam provider at least 5 days prior to submitting your application for licensure.
This will allow sufficient time for FDLE to process your fingerprints and submit the results to the Department. If your fingerprint results are not received by the Department at the time your application is being processed, your application will be deemed incomplete.
How do I find a Livescan vendor in order to submit my fingerprints to the department?
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation accepts electronic fingerprinting service offered by Livescan device vendors that are approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and listed at their site. What information must I provide to the Livescan vendor I choose?
If you are an applicant seeking a license for any profession regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which requires a criminal background search as a condition of licensure, you must provide accurate demographic information at the time your fingerprints are taken.
Please make sure that you clearly identify the profession for which you are seeking to be licensed or select “Temporary License for Military Spouse” and submit your fingerprints payment to the vendor. Any inaccurate information that you provide could cause a delay in processing your request.
You must provide the correct ORI number.
Where do I get the ORI number to submit to the vendor?
The following professions require submission of electronic fingerprints as a part of the licensure application. The ORI number identifies the correct profession and the agency that is responsible for processing your request. The ORI numbers are indicated next to each profession
- Real Estate Sales and Brokers – FL920010Z
- Real Estate Appraisers – FL922050Z
- Construction – FL923400Z
- Athlete Agents – FL922040Z
- Employee Leasing – FL921880Z
- Alcoholic, Beverages and Tobacco – FL920150Z
- Home Inspectors – FL924250Z
- Mold Remediation or Assessment – FL924260Z
- Temporary License for Military Spouse – FL924270Z (All Boards)
- Drugs, Devices & Cosmetics – FL924780Z
- Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (FCTMH) – FL921900Z
- Pari-Mutuel Wagering (PMW) – FL920630Z
- Pari-Mutuel Slots (PMW) – FL923230Z
FDLE will only retain the criminal results from applicants for a period of six months from the date the fingerprints were rolled. Applicants should submit their applications soon after submitting their fingerprints in order to afford themselves an opportunity to resolve any application deficiencies prior to the expiration of the criminal history results.
How does the electronic fingerprinting process actually work?
In the traditional method of fingerprinting, ink is applied to each of your fingers which are then “rolled” across a fingerprint card to obtain your prints. With electronic fingerprinting, there is no ink or card.
Your fingerprints are “rolled” across a glass plate and scanned. It is faster and cleaner than the traditional method. Electronic fingerprinting reduces the likelihood of illegible fingerprints and will reduce the overall application processing time.
How long will it take to have my fingerprints scanned?
How much does electronic fingerprinting cost?
What do I need to bring with me to the Florida electronic fingerprinting site?
I submitted my fingerprint through an FDLE approved vendor, but I have now received a deficiency letter regarding my fingerprints? What should I do?
What should I do if I am notified by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or the Federal Bureau of Investigation determined my electronic fingerprints were illegible?
How long are my fingerprints valid for?
Can I use my recent prints to apply for another professional license?
What kind of assistance can the DBPR provide if I have problems with a Livescan vendor?
If I am living out of state, how do I submit my fingerprints without having to travel to Florida?
What if I am living out of state and unable to secure my fingerprints through a “hard card scanning” capable vendor?
If you are unable to obtain fingerprinting services through an FDLE approved “hard card scanning capable” vendor, please contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation by calling 850.487.1395 to request the alternative procedure for fingerprint processing and fingerprint card. Each fingerprint card has a specific ORI code identifying the profession. When requesting a card, please specify the profession for which you are seeking licensure.
Once the fingerprint card is received, you may then go to a local law enforcement office in your area to have your fingerprints rolled onto the card. Other information will be completed at the local law enforcement agency. For all programs, the completed card must be mailed to: FLDBPR, Florida Fingerprinting Program, Prints Inc., 119 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301, where the fingerprint card will be scanned. Prior to mailing your fingerprint card, you must complete the steps listed at https://pearson.ibtfingerprint.com/ in order to register and make advance payment of $50.00 plus Florida Sales Tax. Do not send any money to Prints Inc.
Out of State Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Applicants only:
Your fingerprint card can be obtained from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation by contacting the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco at 850.488.8284, or one of the division’s district offices. A listing of the district offices can be found on the web at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/abt/district_offices/licensing.html. Once the fingerprint card is received, you may then go to a local law enforcement office in your area to have your fingerprints rolled onto the card. Information specific to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will be preprinted on the fingerprint card. Other information will be completed at the local law enforcement agency. The instructions for submitting your fingerprint card are outlined above.
What happens after I get my fingerprints done using a Livescan vendor?
The Livescan vendor will send your scanned fingerprint images to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) using the ORI number you provide to the vendor. The FDLE/FBI will process the fingerprints and provide the results to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, usually within three to five business days from the scan date. You do not have to do anything with your fingerprint results unless the department contacts you for additional information.
How can I determine the status of my Livescan transaction?
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has developed a new feature that will allow an individual or organization to perform a search to determine the status of an applicant Livescan transaction. The Civil Workflow Control System (CWCS) serves as the FDLE automated applicant criminal history request system. The status of a CWCS transaction can now be provided from a search within the newly developed “Civil Workflow Control System Transaction Status Search”. The only identifier needed to perform the search is the Transaction Control Number (TCN) which is generated at the time the applicant information and fingerprints are captured.
The “Civil Workflow Control System Transaction Status Search” is available to the public at: https://web.fdle.state.fl.us/search/app/tcnlookup
What happens if the fingerprint results indicate that I have a criminal history?
If you have a criminal history, your application will be reviewed by the department to ensure that your criminal history will not statutorily disqualify you from becoming licensed in that particular profession. Depending on the type of criminal offense(s), your application might require board review or require your personal appearance before the board. You will be notified in writing of any required appearance before the board.
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