As of July 1, 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, all* health care practitioners must comply with background screening requirements when applying for initial licensure or renewing their license.
*Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, pharmacy interns, registered pharmacy technicians, and radiologic technologists are exempt unless applying through the military active-duty spouse licensure pathway. Fingerprint retention requirements do not apply to these professions.
Don’t Delay,
Get Screened Today!
Gain initial licensure and avoid interruption in providing care during licensure renewal cycles.
How It Works
Applying for an Initial License?
You must complete a new background screening as part of your application. Don’t wait!
Renewing your license?
Plan ahead and complete all screening requirements well before your expiration date. The renewal period opens 90 days in advance - use this time wisely to avoid disruptions.
All screened professions are required to retain their fingerprints every 5 years.
Steps to Initiate and Track Screenings
Failure to get your background screening on time will result in not being allowed to renew your license. The background screening process takes time due to multiple required steps and processing. Waiting too long will result in licensing delays or expiration.
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1. Register with the CHAI system to create or update your profile.- Refer to the User Guide if you experience issues.
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2. Schedule a fingerprinting appointment with a Livescan provider.- Health care practitioners are responsible for the screening costs and should be aware that fees vary by service provider.
- Find providers in your region.
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3. Bring your ORI Number to your fingerprinting appointment.- A form with your prepopulated ORI number is available for printing if using CHAI.
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4. Request your Transaction Control Number (TCN).- Get your TCN from the Livescan provider before leaving your appointment. The Department cannot retrieve your TCN.
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5. Track your fingerprint submission.- Entering your TCN at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement TCN Lookup to track your submission.
When applying for or renewing your license, your must acknowledge the privacy statement regarding electronic fingerprinting within the application. Your screening results cannot be shared with the Department if the privacy statement is not recieved.