We have quick appointments that take less than 15 minutes.
We're trained and skilled at producing the best quality fingerprints.
We are approved by the FBI and FDLE to perform fingerprinting.
All of your information is protected by industry grade encryption.
We’re proud to announce that Sarasota Fingerprints has been acquired by Discrete Security Solutions (DSS), a respected Florida security firm led by experienced professionals from law enforcement, military, and federal agencies. DSS has built its reputation on integrity, discretion, and reliability—values we’re proud to carry forward in every fingerprinting appointment.As part of this transition, we’ve relocated to 960 Stickney Point Rd, Ste 216, Sarasota, FL 34231 to offer a more convenient and comfortable experience for our clients.
We’ve also expanded our services to include mobile fingerprinting, making it easier than ever to get fast, FDLE-authorized results wherever you are.You can count on the same personal attention and accuracy Sarasota Fingerprints is known for, now supported by the resources and professionalism of the DSS team. Whether you visit our office or book a mobile appointment, your information is handled with the highest level of care and compliance.
An ORI Number serves as a digital address used by the state to ensure that your results are directed to the appropriate regulatory agency for review. It is mandatory to have an ORI Number for scanning purposes. If you're unsure about your ORI number, you can obtain the correct information from your employer, licensing authority, or regulatory agency.
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You can conveniently schedule an appointment with us by using our online booking page, or you can give us a call. If you're only available on the weekends, we usually offer special business hours to ensure that we can accommodate your schedule.
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To proceed, you must possess at least one form of government-issued identification, ideally a Florida driver's license or identification card. You'll also require your social security number and a mode of payment. The entire process generally takes around 10-15 minutes.
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You can easily monitor the submission status of your scan at any point in time by navigating to the "Check Submission Status" section of our website footer. Clicking on this section will redirect you to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website, where you can enter the TCN number provided on a card during your appointment to obtain the relevant information.
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Get answers to your questions about fingerprinting.
The OCA number stands for Originating Agency Case Number. This number is only required for DCF LiveScan Fingerprinting. It is used in conjunction with an ORI number and identifies the specific company which should receive the final results of the background check. You should ask you employer to provide this number before getting fingerprints for DCF.
The ORI number stands for Originating Agency Identifier. This number identifies the agency requesting the criminal history check and for what purpose. Without this number, we can not guarantee that your fingerprints are submitted to the right agency.
LiveScan Fingerprinting is a digital fingerprinting process in which fingerprints are taken using an electronic scanner, rather than the traditional ink-and-paper method. The fingerprints are then transmitted electronically to the appropriate agency, such as a law enforcement agency or government agency, for background check and identification purposes. This process is typically faster and more accurate than traditional fingerprinting methods.
We accept Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, Square Afterpay and ACH Transfers.
If you are prepared with all of the necessary information, the whole process should take 10-15 mins. If you wish to expedite your visit, you may choose to fill out your demographic information and pay for your appointment when booking the appointment.
You need a valid state or federally issued form of identification so we can prove your identity. We only accept original documents. Photocopies are not accepted. If you are under 18 years old, please bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. (located under useful links below) Examples: Valid United States Driver’s License, Valid Passport (any Country), Military ID.
We do welcome walk-ins, but we strongly recommend scheduling an appointment in advance as we cannot guarantee availability in the event that our schedule is fully booked or our equipment is being used elsewhere. If you're unable to find any available appointments on our booking page, please give us a call.
You may find the TCN Number located on your receipt and visit https://www.sarasotafingerprints.com/status to view the current status.
Your fingerprints are submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) upon departure of your visit. It typically takes FDLE 12-24 hours to run the background report and send the results to the licensing agency. Once the licensing agency receives the results, they take 5-7 business days to process the results into their portal or clearinghouse.
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