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Live Scan Fingerprinting Services in Miami

Live Scan fingerprinting, FDLE electronic submissions, Level 2 screening support, and FBI FD-258 fingerprint cards - at our Miami Beach office or on-site across Miami-Dade and Broward.

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Same-day appointments may be available - bring your ID, instructions, and ORI number.

Live Scan fingerprinting appointment in Miami Beach
Live ScanDigital fingerprint capture
FDLE submissionAgency-specific routing
FD-258 cardsProfessional ink cards
Mobile serviceMiami-Dade and Broward
Quick Answer

What is Live Scan Fingerprinting?

Live Scan fingerprinting is a digital process that captures fingerprints electronically without ink. The fingerprints and required applicant information are submitted through an authorized system for a state or federal criminal-history background check. In Florida, Live Scan is commonly required for professional licensing, healthcare employment, education, childcare, security work, real estate licensing, volunteering, and other positions subject to fingerprint-based screening.

Electronic fingerprinting is cleaner and generally reduces the likelihood of illegible prints compared with traditional ink cards. The correct ORI number must be used so the results are routed to the requesting agency. Florida agencies such as the Department of Health and DBPR require applicants to provide the correct ORI number. An incorrect or missing ORI can prevent the agency from receiving the results.

Fingerprinting Services We Provide

Live Scan, Level 2, FD-258, mobile & group

Different agencies require different fingerprinting methods, routing information, and supporting documents. Our team reviews the instructions you received and helps identify the appropriate fingerprinting service before the appointment begins.

Live Scan Fingerprinting

Live Scan digitally captures your fingerprints and submits them electronically using the ORI and agency information associated with your application.

  • Florida professional licensing
  • Employment background screening
  • Healthcare licensing and employment
  • Education and school positions
  • Childcare and foster-care requirements
  • Security licensing
  • Real estate licensing
  • Volunteer screening
  • State and federal background checks
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FDLE Level 2 Fingerprinting

A Florida Level 2 background screening generally involves a fingerprint-based search of state and national criminal-history records. The requesting employer, licensing board, or regulated organization determines whether a Level 2 screening is required. Applicants must provide the correct agency information and ORI number so the submission reaches the appropriate recipient.

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FBI FD-258 Fingerprint Cards

Some federal agencies, out-of-state licensing boards, employers, immigration processes, international authorities, and professional organizations require fingerprints on an FBI FD-258 card rather than an electronic Florida submission. We provide professionally rolled ink fingerprints and can prepare multiple cards when required.

  • FBI background checks
  • Out-of-state professional licenses
  • Federal employment requirements
  • FINRA-related applications
  • Foreign residency applications
  • International employment
  • Adoption documentation
  • Immigration and visa matters
  • Personal record reviews
  • Agency-specific background checks
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Mobile Fingerprinting

Our mobile fingerprinting team travels to homes, offices, healthcare facilities, schools, law firms, corporate workplaces, and other approved locations throughout Miami-Dade County and Broward County. Mobile service is available for individual appointments and organized group sessions.

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Group Fingerprinting

Group fingerprinting helps employers and organizations process multiple applicants without sending each person to a separate location. We coordinate mobile sessions for healthcare organizations, assisted living facilities, schools, staffing agencies, security companies, property management companies, corporate employers, law firms, financial institutions, construction companies, government contractors, volunteer organizations, and hiring events.

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Compare the Two Methods

Live Scan Fingerprinting and FD-258 fingerprint cards

The requesting agency decides which fingerprinting method is acceptable. Live Scan and FD-258 cards are not automatically interchangeable.

FeatureLive Scan fingerprintingFBI FD-258 fingerprint cards
Capture methodLive ScanDigital fingerprint scannerFD-258Traditional ink on a paper card
SubmissionLive ScanElectronicFD-258Physical card submitted according to agency instructions
Common useLive ScanFlorida licensing, employment and Level 2 screeningFD-258FBI checks, federal matters, out-of-state licensing and international use
RoutingLive ScanUses an ORI or agency-specific identifierFD-258Uses the destination agency's application instructions
ProcessingLive ScanSubmitted electronicallyFD-258Mailed or delivered by the applicant or requesting organization
Required paperworkLive ScanAgency instructions and ORI informationFD-258Correct fingerprint card and agency instructions

Do not select a fingerprinting method based only on convenience. Bring the instructions from your employer, licensing board, attorney, government agency, or application packet so we can help confirm the requested format.

Who Needs Live Scan Fingerprinting?

Professions and industries we serve

Fingerprint-based background screening is used across many regulated professions and employment settings. Requirements depend on the employer, profession, licensing board, and applicable Florida law.

Healthcare Professionals

Fingerprinting may be required for initial licensing, license renewal, employment, clinical placement, or facility access.

  • Nurses
  • Certified nursing assistants
  • Physicians
  • Medical assistants
  • Home health employees
  • Assisted living employees
  • Nursing-home personnel
  • Healthcare-facility owners
  • Medicaid providers
  • Behavioral-health professionals

Florida expanded background-screening requirements for many healthcare practitioners beginning July 1, 2025. Applicants should follow the current instructions issued for their profession.

Real Estate Professionals

DBPR requires fingerprint submission for many professional-license applications. Applicants must provide the correct ORI number so DBPR receives the results.

  • Real estate sales associates
  • Real estate brokers
  • Appraisers
  • Community association managers
  • Other DBPR-regulated professionals

Employers and Volunteers

Employers, nonprofits, government contractors, and community organizations may require fingerprint-based checks based on the position and level of access involved. The requesting organization must provide the appropriate instructions and routing information.

Security Professionals

Fingerprinting may be required for Florida security-industry licensing and employment. Bring the instructions and ORI number associated with the license being requested.

  • Security officers
  • Armed security officers
  • Private investigators
  • Security-agency applicants
  • Recovery agents
  • Security-industry employees

Teachers and School Personnel

Florida's Background Screening Clearinghouse includes processes used by participating education agencies and school organizations. Screening may be required for:

  • Teachers
  • School employees
  • Private-school staff
  • Charter-school staff
  • Contractors
  • Coaches
  • Tutors
  • Volunteers
  • Vendors with campus access

Childcare and Family Services

Screening may apply to childcare and family-services roles, including:

  • Childcare employees
  • Daycare personnel
  • Foster parents
  • Adoptive families
  • Child-welfare professionals
  • Volunteers working with children
  • DCF-regulated providers

Financial and Professional Services

Fingerprint cards or electronic fingerprinting may be required for:

  • Financial-industry registration
  • Insurance licensing
  • Mortgage-industry applications
  • Banking employment
  • Securities applications
  • Government contracting
  • Professional-board licensing
Agencies & Programs

Florida agencies and background-screening programs

We assist applicants whose fingerprinting instructions relate to Florida licensing boards, employers, schools, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and regulated industries. Common entities and programs include those listed here.

South Beach Apostille Translation & Notary Services is a private company and is not affiliated with FDLE, AHCA, DBPR, the Florida Department of Health, the FBI, or any other government agency. Fingerprinting and background-screening requirements are established by the requesting agency.

  • Florida Department of Law Enforcement
  • Agency for Health Care Administration
  • Florida Department of Health
  • Florida Board of Nursing
  • Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Department of Children and Families
  • Florida Department of Education
  • Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
  • VECHS-participating organizations
  • Florida security-licensing programs
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • FINRA-related fingerprint-card requirements
  • Employers and professional licensing boards
Routing Your Submission

What is an ORI number?

An ORI number, also called an Originating Agency Identifier, directs an electronic fingerprint submission to the correct government agency, licensing board, employer, or screening program. It functions like a routing code for the background-screening request, and each profession or application may use a different ORI number.

Providing an incorrect ORI number can cause the results to be routed incorrectly or prevent the requesting agency from receiving them. Both Florida Department of Health and DBPR guidance emphasize that the applicant is responsible for providing the correct ORI. Bring the complete ORI exactly as it appears in your application materials. Do not guess or use an ORI found on an unrelated website.

Before You Book

Where to find your ORI number

  • Your licensing application
  • An employer instruction sheet
  • An agency appointment form
  • An email from the requesting organization
  • A professional board's fingerprinting instructions
  • Your Clearinghouse or CHAI appointment information
How It Works

How our Fingerprinting process works

1

Schedule your appointment

Choose an appointment at our Miami Beach office or request mobile fingerprinting anywhere in Miami-Dade County and Broward County. Tell us the fingerprinting service required, the requesting agency, whether you have an ORI number, the number of applicants, and your preferred location.

2

Bring your identification and instructions

Bring valid identification along with the fingerprinting instructions provided by your employer, licensing board, school, attorney, or requesting agency. Certain Florida healthcare processes currently require two forms of identification, including one bearing the applicant's photograph and signature.

3

Complete fingerprint capture

For Live Scan, your fingerprints are captured digitally using an electronic scanner. For FD-258 service, your fingerprints are professionally rolled onto the required paper card. Applicant photographs, demographic information, and agency-specific documentation are handled according to the applicable submission requirements.

4

Receive your submission information

For eligible electronic submissions, the applicant receives a Transaction Control Number associated with the transaction. Save this number because it may be used to track the status of the submission. The requesting agency reviews the results and makes any employment, licensing, or eligibility decision.

FDLE provides a transaction-status tool that uses the complete TCN. The requesting agency reviews the background-screening results and makes any employment, licensing, eligibility, or approval decision. A fingerprinting provider does not control that decision.

After Your Appointment

What is a TCN?

A TCN, or Transaction Control Number, identifies an electronic fingerprint transaction after submission. Keep your TCN and fingerprinting receipt in a secure place. The number may be requested by your employer, licensing board, or government agency when researching a delayed submission.

A TCN tracks the fingerprint transaction. It is not a background-check result, eligibility decision, professional license, or approval.

Appointment Checklist

What to bring to your Fingerprinting appointment

Bring the following whenever applicable. Requirements differ by agency, so review your application packet before arriving and bring every document supplied by the organization requesting your fingerprints.

  • Valid government-issued photo identification
  • Second form of identification when required
  • Correct ORI number
  • Employer or licensing-board instructions
  • Application or appointment confirmation
  • Agency-specific fingerprinting form
  • Social Security number or other required applicant number
  • Required FBI FD-258 cards
  • Reference number supplied by the requesting agency
  • Payment method accepted at the appointment
Before You Arrive

How to prepare for Fingerprinting

A few simple steps can help produce clear fingerprint images:

  • Wash and dry your hands before the appointment.
  • Avoid applying heavy lotion immediately before fingerprinting.
  • Bring every agency form and instruction page.
  • Confirm your ORI number before arriving.
  • Inform the technician about cuts, scars, bandages, or medical conditions affecting your fingertips.
  • Do not complete sections that must be signed in front of a technician or notary.
  • Arrive with enough time to review your application information carefully.
Print Quality

Why are fingerprints rejected?

Fingerprints can be rejected when the submitted images do not contain enough detail for accurate comparison. Rejections may result from:

  • Faint ridge detail
  • Excessively dry skin
  • Excess moisture
  • Smudging
  • Movement during capture
  • Cuts or injuries
  • Worn fingerprints
  • Incorrect finger placement
  • Damaged fingerprint cards
  • Incomplete applicant information

An incorrect ORI is not technically a fingerprint-quality rejection, but it can prevent the results from reaching the correct agency. Our technicians use professional capture procedures to help reduce avoidable quality issues. Final fingerprint acceptance, background-check processing, and eligibility decisions remain under the control of FDLE, the FBI, and the requesting agency.

Timing

How long does Live Scan Fingerprinting take?

The fingerprint-capture appointment itself is generally brief once the applicant's identification, ORI number, and application information have been confirmed. Background-screening timing depends on:

  • The receiving agency
  • The screening program
  • Submission completeness
  • Fingerprint quality
  • Criminal-history review requirements
  • Additional information requested from the applicant
  • Government processing volume
What to Expect

Capture is quick, review is not

Applicants should not treat a fingerprinting appointment as confirmation that a license, job, clearance, or screening has been approved.

For AHCA-related screenings, official guidance states that transmission and agency review involve separate stages. AHCA notes that vendor transmission may take 24 to 72 business hours and that its Background Screening Unit's review may take additional business days after results are received.

Mobile & Group Appointments

Mobile Fingerprinting in Miami-Dade and Broward

Our mobile fingerprinting service brings professional fingerprint capture directly to your home, workplace, healthcare facility, school, law office, corporate location, or organized event. South Beach Apostille is based in Miami Beach and provides mobile fingerprinting throughout both Miami-Dade County and Broward County.

  • Employers onboarding new staff
  • Healthcare facilities processing multiple employees
  • Assisted living facilities
  • Home health agencies
  • Schools and educational organizations
  • Security companies
  • Corporate human-resources departments
  • Law firms
  • Financial institutions
  • Government contractors
  • Staffing agencies
  • Applicants with limited mobility
  • Groups requiring coordinated appointments
Professionals signing documents at an office visited for mobile appointments

For group appointments, please have the following ready:

  • Number of applicants
  • Requested fingerprint type
  • Agency or licensing program
  • Preferred appointment date
  • Exact service address
  • On-site contact information
  • Availability of a private working area
Service Area

Fingerprinting throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties

Schedule an appointment at our Miami Beach office or request mobile fingerprinting at an approved location throughout Miami-Dade County and Broward County.

Miami-Dade County

  • Miami
  • Miami Beach
  • South Beach
  • Brickell
  • Downtown Miami
  • Coral Gables
  • Coconut Grove
  • Key Biscayne
  • Doral
  • Hialeah
  • Miami Lakes
  • Kendall
  • Pinecrest
  • Palmetto Bay
  • Cutler Bay
  • Homestead
  • North Miami
  • North Miami Beach
  • Aventura
  • Sunny Isles Beach
  • Bal Harbour
  • Surfside

Broward County

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Hollywood
  • Hallandale Beach
  • Miramar
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Davie
  • Plantation
  • Sunrise
  • Weston
  • Cooper City
  • Dania Beach
  • Pompano Beach
  • Deerfield Beach
  • Coral Springs
  • Tamarac
  • Coconut Creek
  • Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
  • Wilton Manors

Mobile availability depends on scheduling, location, applicant volume, and the fingerprinting service required.

Why Choose South Beach Apostille

Why clients choose South Beach Apostille

Personalized guidance

We review the instructions supplied by your employer, licensing board, attorney, or government agency before the fingerprinting process begins.

In-office convenience

Applicants can schedule fingerprinting at our Miami Beach office.

Mobile service

Our team provides mobile fingerprinting throughout Miami-Dade County and Broward County.

Live Scan and FD-258 services

Applicants can receive digital fingerprint capture and traditional FBI fingerprint cards through one trusted local provider.

Group coordination

We organize fingerprinting sessions for employers, healthcare providers, schools, professional offices, and other organizations.

Clear communication

We explain the fingerprinting step while making it clear that the requesting agency controls screening requirements, processing, and final decisions.

International Use

Using fingerprint-based records outside the United States

Some applicants obtain fingerprints for an FBI Identity History Summary, foreign employment, residency, visa processing, adoption, professional licensing, or another international purpose. Depending on the destination country, the completed background-check document may later require a federal apostille, authentication, embassy legalization, or a certified or sworn translation.

Fingerprinting is only the first step. The appropriate international process depends on the document issued, the destination country, and the receiving authority's requirements. Our team can also handle apostille services, certified translation services, sworn translation services, and mobile notary services once your record is issued. You can also contact South Beach Apostille or learn about our Miami Beach team.

FAQ

Live Scan Fingerprinting FAQ

What is Live Scan fingerprinting?

Live Scan is an electronic fingerprint-capture method. Fingerprints are scanned digitally and submitted through the appropriate system for a fingerprint-based background check.

What is FDLE fingerprinting?

FDLE fingerprinting refers to fingerprints submitted for a Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal-history check. The requesting agency determines the correct screening type and ORI number.

What is a Level 2 background screening?

A Florida Level 2 screening generally includes a fingerprint-based search of state and national criminal-history information. The employer, licensing agency, or regulated organization determines when the screening is required.

What is an ORI number?

An ORI number is an agency identifier used to route electronic fingerprint results to the correct organization. Applicants must bring the complete ORI supplied by the requesting agency.

Can you find my ORI number?

We can review the information you bring, but the requesting employer, licensing board, school, agency, or application portal should provide the correct ORI. Applicants should not guess or use a code from an unrelated profession.

What is a TCN?

A TCN is a Transaction Control Number assigned to an electronic fingerprint transaction. Save it with your receipt because it may be needed to check submission status.

What identification should I bring?

Bring valid government-issued photo identification and any second form of identification required by your agency. Healthcare and other regulated applications may have specific identity-verification requirements.

How long does the fingerprint appointment take?

The capture process is generally brief after identification and application information have been verified. Additional time may be needed for forms, photographs, demographic information, multiple cards, or group appointments.

How long do background-check results take?

Timing varies by agency, screening program, fingerprint quality, and whether additional review is required. The requesting agency controls the final review and eligibility decision.

Do you provide fingerprinting at your office?

Yes. Fingerprinting appointments are available at our Miami Beach office.

Do you provide mobile fingerprinting?

Yes. Mobile fingerprinting is available throughout Miami-Dade County and Broward County.

Can you fingerprint an entire company or group?

Yes. Group appointments are available for employers, healthcare facilities, schools, security companies, staffing agencies, professional offices, and organized onboarding events.

Do you offer FBI FD-258 fingerprint cards?

Yes. We provide professionally rolled fingerprints on FBI FD-258 cards for agencies and applications that require paper fingerprint cards.

Can I use Live Scan fingerprints for an out-of-state license?

Only when the receiving agency accepts the submission method being used. Many out-of-state boards require FD-258 cards or a state-specific process. Bring the agency's written instructions.

Do you provide fingerprinting for nurses?

Yes. We assist nurses and other healthcare professionals who need fingerprinting for licensing, renewal, employment, clinical placement, and regulated healthcare settings.

Do you provide fingerprinting for real estate licenses?

Yes. We provide Live Scan fingerprinting for applicants following DBPR licensing instructions. Bring the correct ORI for your license category.

Do you provide fingerprinting for teachers and school employees?

Yes. We assist teachers, school personnel, contractors, volunteers, and education applicants who have received fingerprinting instructions from their school or screening program.

Do you provide fingerprinting for security licenses?

Yes. We assist applicants who need fingerprinting for Florida security-industry licenses and employment requirements.

What happens if my fingerprints are rejected?

Follow the instructions issued by the requesting agency and contact us with the rejection information. The correct resubmission process depends on the agency and screening program.

Can you send my fingerprint results directly to me?

Electronic background-screening results are generally routed to the requesting agency associated with the ORI. The fingerprinting provider does not necessarily receive or release the final report.

Can you apostille an FBI background check?

An eligible FBI background check may require a federal apostille for use in a Hague Convention country. The process depends on the document issued and the destination country.

How much does fingerprinting cost?

The total depends on the fingerprinting method, agency fees, submission type, number of cards, mobile travel, and number of applicants. Contact us for a quote based on your requirements.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Appointments are recommended so we can confirm technician availability and the service required. Same-day scheduling may be available.

Appointment Request

Schedule Live Scan Fingerprinting in Miami

Request Live Scan fingerprinting, FDLE electronic submission, Level 2 fingerprinting support, FBI FD-258 fingerprint cards, or mobile fingerprinting for your organization. Visit our Miami Beach office or arrange mobile service throughout Miami-Dade County and Broward County.

Have this ready when you book

  • The fingerprinting service required (Live Scan, Level 2, or FD-258)
  • The requesting agency, employer, or licensing board
  • Your ORI number, if the agency issued one
  • The number of applicants
  • Office appointment or mobile location
  • Your preferred date and time
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