Florida FDLE Level 2 background checks for employment, licensing, and professional requirements. Electronic submission for fast, accurate results.
A Level 2 background check in Florida is a fingerprint-based background screening conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the FBI. It searches both state and national criminal databases using fingerprints, making it more comprehensive than a name-based Level 1 check. Level 2 checks are required for positions of trust including healthcare, education, childcare, and many licensed professions in Florida.
Florida FDLE background checks are required for healthcare workers (nurses, CNAs, home health aides), teachers and school employees, childcare providers, real estate agents, insurance agents, security guards, mortgage loan originators, community association managers, substance abuse counselors, and anyone working with children or vulnerable populations in Florida. Your employer or licensing agency will specify whether a Level 2 check is required.
Yes. Federal Fingerprinting can process Florida FDLE Level 2 background checks from any of our locations nationwide, including California, New York, and all other states. We capture your fingerprints electronically and submit them to the FDLE for processing. This is ideal for individuals who have relocated from Florida but need to maintain their Florida professional licenses.
Processing times for Florida FDLE Level 2 background checks vary depending on the volume of submissions and whether the applicant has any criminal history. Electronic submissions through authorized providers like Federal Fingerprinting are typically processed within 1 to 5 business days. Results are sent directly to the requesting agency.
A Level 1 background check is a name-based search of the FDLE database only. A Level 2 background check is fingerprint-based and searches both the FDLE state database and the FBI national database. Level 2 checks are more comprehensive and are required for positions involving direct contact with children, the elderly, or other vulnerable populations.