Instant Search
Internet searches conducted by customers, with results available immediately. Your results can be printed or emailed. Results will NOT be certified.
Each search costs $24.00, in addition to a $1.00 credit card processing fee, and must be paid by debit or credit card.
Certified/Non-Certified Search
Demographic information is provided by customers. Once FDLE staff receive the information, a search is conducted by one of our members.
The results can be notarized and are returned to the customer by regular US Mail. Non-certified processing time is 5 business days, whereas certified processing time is 6-7 business days, not including mail delivery times.
Each search costs $24 and must be paid by debit or credit card.
ORI Search
Customers must provide a valid ORI in order conduct a search.
The cost of each search varies depending upon state statute, state agency, or authorized entity.
Results are sent directly to the recipient authorized by the ORI.
NOTE: FDLE cannot provide you the ORI number to conduct your search. If you need to conduct a criminal history record check using an established ORI number, you must contact that agency or entity to obtain a valid ORI number.
Search by Mail
Effective July 1, 2020, FDLE will discontinue the use of Florida Criminal History Information Request forms via mail. Alternative options requesting Florida criminal history information include: The Instant Search, The Certified/Non-Certified, The ORI Search. These options require a fee that must be paid by debit or credit card at the time of the request.
To request the criminal history information by mail, please complete and mail the
Criminal History Information Request Form to:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Criminal History Services
PO Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Please include with your request the address where you want the results sent. For FDLE to process your request we need the subject’s name, along with any aliases, date of birth, race, and gender. While a social security number is not required, it is recommended to include this piece of information as it will help with the accuracy of the search. The processing time for the criminal history record check is approximately five business days excluding postal delivery time. If you need to have your record check certified, or if you require a Spanish copy, please indicate these by utilizing the checkboxes on the form.
Note: Checks or money orders must be made payable in United States dollars and must be drawn from banks within the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. All other checks or money orders will not be accepted.