Background Check Services
Official background check services for employment, licensing, and personal verification needs.
2-3
Business Days
Varies by Agency
Per Request
Government-issued
Photo identification
A background check is an official review of your criminal history records maintained by law enforcement agencies. The Sheriff's Office provides certified background checks that include:
- Criminal convictions and arrests within the county
- Pending criminal cases
- Warrants and outstanding charges
- Sex offender registry information
Employment
- • Job applications
- • Security clearances
- • Volunteer positions
- • Childcare workers
Licensing
- • Professional licenses
- • Concealed carry permits
- • Adoption processes
- • Immigration applications
Obtain an ORI Number
If you are getting a background check for an agency or an employer, you must obtain an ORI number.
The ORI number (Originating Agency Identifier) is a number established by the Government and identifies the agency or employer requesting the criminal history check and for what purpose. You will need to obtain the correct ORI code from your employer.
Fill Out the Online Application
You will need to create an account in our system and supply some basic identity information such as name and date/place of birth. At this time, you will also pay for the service. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. The exception is if you have an employer billing code.
Schedule Your Fingerprinting Appointment
For Florida Department of Law Enforcement background checks, DTIS provides electronic fingerprint services ("live scan") at convenient The UPS Store locations across the state of Florida. You can find your nearest location and schedule appointments here.
Visit a DTIS Partner Location to Be Fingerprinted
When you go for your fingerprinting appointment you will need to bring a government issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, state ID, military ID, etc.).
If the name or address differs on any of your identity documents, you will need to bring other documents that explain the difference and you may be required to modify your application when you arrive to be fingerprinted.
Results
For Florida Department of Law Enforcement background checks, you must contact your requesting agency for information concerning your report. DTIS does not receive your report and cannot provide it to you.
Important Note
Background checks can only be requested by the individual themselves or by authorized entities with proper legal documentation. Third-party requests require notarized consent forms.
Personal Information
- • Full legal name
- • Date of birth
- • Social Security Number
- • Current address
- • Previous addresses (last 5 years)
Additional Details
- • Purpose of background check
- • Employer/agency requesting check
- • Contact information
- • Signature and date
What forms of ID should I bring to be fingerprinted?
The following types of government issued photo IDs are accepted for our fingerprinting services:
- • State Issued Driver's License or Identification Card
- • US Passport
- • US Passport Card
- • U.S. Active Duty/Retiree/Reservist Military Identification Card (000 10-2)
- • Federal Government Personal Identity Verification Card (PIV)
- • Department of Defense Common Access Card
- • U.S. Tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs Identification Card
- • U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
- • Permanent Resident Card (form I-551)
- • Machine-Readable VISA with I-551 Residency Notation
- • Foreign Passport with I-551 Residency Notation
How long does it take to get my fingerprint background report results back?
Typically, state and national criminal history record checks are completed within two to three business days of receiving the electronic submission.