How to Schedule Your Florida Live Scan Fingerprinting Appointment
Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need Before Getting Fingerprinted
- How to Schedule Your Florida Background Check Fingerprinting Appointment
- Live Scan Fingerprinting Cost and Processing Timeline
- What Happens If Your Fingerprints Are Rejected
Last Updated: August 23, 2026
What You’ll Need Before Getting Fingerprinted
Have your government-issued photo ID ready, a driver’s license, passport, or state ID will work. You’ll also need the specific ORI number, which is an originating agency indicator that tells the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) which specific agency to notify with the background check results. Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting is very experienced and can handle your Florida live scan transmission having completed thousands of them over the past decade.
How to Schedule Your Florida Background Check Fingerprinting Appointment
Contact Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting directly at 214-529-8157 to schedule an appointment at our Irving location or for us to travel to you.
Live Scan Fingerprinting Cost and Processing Timeline
Live scan fingerprinting costs for Florida vary based on service type, quantity of applicants, and whether you’re needing mobile service or wanting to travel to our office. Call Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting for a price quote. Electronic submission to FDLE happens during your fingerprinting appointment and your background check will be completed the same day or by the next business day. If you’re on a tight deadline, communicate that when scheduling. We can sometimes prioritize your appointment, though this may affect pricing.
What Happens If Your Fingerprints Get Rejected
Rejected fingerprints are very uncommon and rarer than most people realize if you are getting fingerprinted by Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting. We have a low low rejection rate of only 1% while the national rejection rate is 5%. Poor fingerprint quality can trigger rejection from FDLE When fingerprints get rejected, FDLE allows one free resubmit. Again, this is a very rare occurrence with Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting due to nearly two decades of experience having fingerprinted thousands of applicants.
Experienced technicians know how to adjust capture technique based on individual hand characteristics, all of which require different approaches.
Getting your Florida background check fingerprinting done correctly the first time saves time and rejection frustrations. Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting combines advanced live scan technology with technicians trained to handle complex cases, offering professional, reliable electronic submission to FDLE. Call us today at 214-529-8157 for a mobile or Irving office appointment that meets your timeline and regulatory requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does a Florida background check fingerprinting process take?
A: Appointments typically take 10 – 15 minutes per person. Applicants receive results same day or by the next business day because electronic submissions are mostly automated. Contact Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting for current processing timelines and cost based on your specific requirement.
Q: What are the FDLE background check requirements for fingerprinting?
A: FDLE background check requirements include providing a valid government-issued photo ID, ORI number, and getting your biometric data submitted to them electronically. For Level 2 background checks, additional screening occurs beyond standard criminal history records. Requirements vary by employment, professional licensing, court requirements, or other non-criminal justice purposes each have specific guidelines. Our team verifies all documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Q: Why would fingerprints get rejected, and how do you prevent it?
A: Fingerprints are rejected when the biometric data quality is insufficient. Our technicians ensure proper finger positioning and use advanced live scan technology to capture clear digital images on the first attempt. If rejection occurs, we resubmit at no additional charge. This quality-first approach minimizes delays and keeps your background check on schedule. On rare occasion, an applicant’s quality of fingerprint ridge detail is too low.
This article was written by Neal H. Stout, Owner of Dallas Live Scan Fingerprinting