Florida Live Scan Fingerprinting (FDLE)

What is Florida Live Scan Fingerprinting (FDLE)?

Instead of traditional ink and paper cards, Live Scan fingerprinting uses advanced digital devices to capture your fingerprints electronically. Once collected, your fingerprint data is securely transmitted to the appropriate state agency (such as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)) for quick and efficient processing.


By eliminating manual handling of paper fingerprint cards, Live Scan delivers faster turnaround times while ensuring highly accurate images and reducing the chance of errors or rejections.

Why is Florida Live Scan Required?

Many professions in Florida require background checks, often involving fingerprint-based criminal history checks.

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Why is Florida Live Scan Required?

Some employers may require fingerprinting for certain positions, especially those involving security, finance, or working with children.

Fingerprinting may be required for various legal processes, such as immigration applications or court orders.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Florida Live Scan fingerprinting is a digital method of capturing fingerprints using advanced scanners instead of traditional ink and paper. The fingerprints are transmitted electronically to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for faster and more accurate background checks.

Live Scan is required for many individuals in Florida, including those applying for healthcare licenses, nursing licenses, real estate licenses, adoption, immigration, and other professional certifications. Employers and agencies may also require Live Scan for background checks to ensure compliance with state regulations.

The fingerprinting process itself takes about 10–15 minutes. Once captured, your fingerprints are sent directly to FDLE for processing. In most cases, results are available within 24–72 hours, depending on the agency’s requirements.

Yes. At Evidence Fingerprint and Background Check, we assist applicants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York who need Florida Live Scan services. Your fingerprints can be taken digitally and securely submitted to FDLE, so you don’t need to travel to Florida to complete the process.

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