How Long Does FDLE Fingerprinting Take in Florida?

At Sky Bright LiveScan in Miami Lakes, the fingerprinting appointment itself takes 10–15 minutes from start to finish. This includes checking your ID, entering your information into our FDLE-compliant system, capturing your fingerprints, and transmitting them digitally to FDLE.

Walk-ins are welcome, though calling ahead at (786) 322-3109 can minimize wait time during busy periods.

Once fingerprints are transmitted to FDLE, FDLE's system processes them against state and national criminal records databases. This step typically occurs within a few hours to one business day.

For most individuals with no criminal history, this step resolves quickly and results are forwarded to the requesting agency.

Processing times vary by agency, workload, and submission complexity — these timeframes are based on typical applicant feedback and are not guaranteed by FDLE or Sky Bright LiveScan.

AHCA Clearinghouse results are commonly reported within approximately 2–5 business days; FDOH, DOE, DBPR, and DCF results commonly take approximately 3–7 business days. Always confirm current timelines directly with your requesting agency.

After your fingerprints are submitted, you receive a TCN (Transaction Control Number). You can use this number to track your background check status at the FDLE TCN Status portal (fdle.state.fl.us/TCN-Status).

The TCN status portal shows whether your submission is pending, processed, or rejected. If rejected, it will indicate you need to be re-fingerprinted.

Rejected fingerprints require re-printing and restart the processing clock; high FDLE submission volume during peak periods — such as the start of school year or healthcare hiring surges — can also extend wait times.

Complex criminal history requiring manual review and missing or incorrect information in your submission are the most common non-rejection causes of delays beyond the typical 2–7 business day window.