Florida Department of Education Fingerprinting in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Fingerprinting Center provides Live Scan fingerprinting for Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) background screening and educator certification in Jacksonville, FL. Our electronic fingerprinting service helps applicants complete the fingerprinting requirement for applicable Florida educator certification and education-related background screening.
The Florida Department of Education requires individuals seeking Florida educator certification to complete fingerprint-based background screening. Fingerprints are submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for a statewide criminal history check and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a federal criminal history check.
FLDOE Live Scan Fingerprinting
Applicants completing fingerprints for Florida educator certification should follow the current instructions from the Florida Department of Education and their employer or school district. Public school employees generally have their fingerprints processed through their school district, while certain nonpublic school employees and other eligible applicants may use an appropriate Live Scan provider.
For applicants using the Bureau of Educator Certification process, the Florida Department of Education specifies required submission information, including the appropriate ORI, OCA, Social Security number, and date of birth. Applicants should confirm the current requirements before their appointment.
Florida Educator Fingerprinting
Our fingerprinting service may be useful for eligible teachers, educators, education professionals, and certification applicants who need fingerprints processed for Florida Department of Education requirements.
If you are employed by a Florida public school or district, contact your employer or school district first, as the district may have specific fingerprinting procedures and requirements.
Need Florida Department of Education fingerprinting in Jacksonville, FL? Contact Jacksonville Fingerprinting Center to schedule your Live Scan appointment.
Florida Department of Education
Who is for?
You may need Level 2 Fingerprinting if you are applying for or working in a position that requires a state and Federal Background Check. This includes individuals such as teachers or school employees, school bus drivers, daycare or childcare workers, healthcare workers, state-licensed professionals, and volunteers who work with children or other vulnerable populations.
| ORI Number | Profession / License Type |
| FL921620Z | Florida Department of Education (Teacher Certification / Educator Certification) |
| EDOEPUBS1 | Teacher certification (public school-related systems) |
| EDOEPUBS0 | General school employee |
| EDOEPUBS3 | School volunteer |
| EDOEPRIV0 / EDOEPRIV1 | Private school employees/owners |
Level 2 Background Check (Fingerprinting) in a few Steps
Getting your Level 2 Fingerprint Background Check in Jax Florida, Fingerprinting is quick and straightforward. Here’s how it works:
All individuals seeking certification in Florida must complete a fingerprint-based Level 2 Background Screening in compliance with Florida Statutes. Applicants must not have any disqualifying criminal offenses to be eligible for certification.
Fingerprint results are required before a Florida educator certificate can be issued.
Any criminal record will be reviewed by Professional Practices Services before approval.
⚠️ If fingerprint results include criminal history records or previously reported offenses, the application will be referred to Professional Practices Services for review and determination of eligibility. Applicants may be contacted for additional information during this process.
Employees of Florida traditional public schools and charter schools are fingerprinted through their school district’s personnel office as part of the hiring process.
- Results are returned to the hiring school district
- Most results are automatically forwarded to Educator Certification
- If fingerprints are clear, certification is typically issued within 30 days after receipt of results by the Bureau
If Issues Are Found:
- Any criminal record will be reviewed by Professional Practices Services
- Applicants may be contacted for additional documentation or review
- Certification issuance will remain pending until the review is complete
Individuals employed in approved nonpublic (private) schools may qualify for certification if:
- The school participates in a state-approved Professional Education Competence (PEC) program
- The school administrator submits certification documentation to the Bureau or accrediting agency
Applicants not currently employed in a Florida school may still complete fingerprinting if applying for certification.
Important Notes:
- A Florida Temporary Certificate is not issued until employment is confirmed and fingerprints are cleared
- U.S. citizens eligible for a Professional Certificate may receive certification after clearance of fingerprints
