How to Get FDLE Fingerprinting Outside Florida

Needing FDLE fingerprinting for a Florida background check can be confusing when you do not actually live in Florida. Many people need fingerprints for Florida licensing, employment, healthcare, real estate, or other background-check requirements, even if they live in another state.

At Alabama Fingerprint Solutions, we help applicants with FDLE fingerprinting and other fingerprinting needs. This often comes up because Alabama borders Florida, and many Alabama residents need fingerprints for a Florida agency, employer, licensing board, or a background check requirement.

What Is FDLE Fingerprinting?

FDLE stands for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Many Florida agencies and licensing boards require fingerprints to be submitted for a Florida background check.

Before scheduling, the most important thing to have is your ORI number. This number indicates the final destination of your background check. It tells FDLE where to send your background check when it is completed. If the ORI number is incorrect, your results may not be sent to the correct Florida agency.

Do You Have to Be in Florida for FDLE Fingerprinting?

Not always.

In most cases, applicants outside Florida can complete FDLE fingerprinting through a provider that is set up to handle Florida submissions. That means you may not need to travel to Florida just to get fingerprinted.

The key is ensuring the provider can handle the specific FDLE service you need and that you comply with the instructions from the Florida agency requesting your fingerprints.

Alabama Fingerprint Solutions Can Help With FDLE Fingerprinting

Alabama Fingerprint Solutions helps applicants who need FDLE fingerprints for  Florida background check requirements. This is helpful for people in Alabama who need fingerprints for a Florida agency, employer, licensing board, or other organization. Because Alabama is right next to Florida, it is common for Alabama residents to need fingerprinting for Florida background checks. Instead of driving into Florida, many applicants may be able to use an Alabama provider that understands FDLE fingerprinting.

FDLE Fingerprinting in Washington and Idaho

For applicants located in Washington or Idaho, especially those needing fingerprints for Florida or another out-of-state requirement, Premier Fingerprinting Plus is a great option.

Premier Fingerprinting Plus helps applicants in Washington, Idaho, Spokane, the Tri-Cities/Kennewick area, North Idaho, and Boise with FDLE fingerprinting and other out-of-state fingerprinting needs.

If you are located in Washington or Idaho and need Florida FDLE fingerprints,  Premier Fingerprinting Plus can help applicants who need a Florida background check submission closer to home.

What to Bring Before Your Appointment

Before scheduling FDLE fingerprinting, make sure you have:

• A valid government-issued photo ID
• Your correct ORI number
• The name of the Florida agency, employer, or licensing board requesting
  fingerprints
• Any instructions they gave you
• Confirmation of whether a photo is required

Do not guess the ORI number. If you are unsure, contact the agency requesting your
fingerprints before your appointment.

Final Takeaway

If you need FDLE fingerprinting for a Florida background check, you may not have to travel to Florida. Alabama Fingerprint Solutions can help applicants in Alabama with FDLE fingerprinting and Florida background check needs.

For applicants in Washington or Idaho, Premier Fingerprinting Plus is a convenient option, especially for people in Spokane, Tri-Cities/Kennewick, North Idaho, Boise,  or nearby areas who need fingerprints for a Florida license, job, or agency requirement.