To access FCIC/NCIC, users must be at least 18 years of age and be a member of an agency with statutory access to criminal justice information.
- The user may utilize the PDF version of the “Limited Access Certification” training, as a guide while taking the examination. The document can be found on the Limited Access Certification homepage, and within the nexTEST system immediately prior to testing.
- The user is certified to use the system for one year after the last date where a passing score of 80% is achieved. This certification is transferable to any criminal justice agency in the state of Florida.
- Users and agencies should plan on 3 business days for the certification exam results to be processed and the User to have access to FCIC/NCIC.
Limited Access Online Failure Policy:
- Users that fail the Limited Access Certification exam must retake and complete the Security and Privacy: General User and Limited Access online training modules prior to retesting. This will unlock the certification test for the user’s next attempt. Limited Access Online Certification/Recertification Procedures:
- User must view the Security and Privacy: General User and Limited Access online training modules available on nexTEST. User will have 14 days from the date of completing the online training modules to take the Limited Access online exam.
- User must pass the 30-question exam with a score of 80% or higher. Upon passing the exam the user will be given 1 year of Limited Access certification.
- A user that does not complete the Limited Access exam within 14 days of completing the online training modules must view the training modules again prior to the test becoming available.
ADA Accommodations
Training and testing are completed online within the nexTEST system. An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation will only be provided in response to a request received by the FDLE Information Delivery & Training (ID&T) by email at
CJISIDT@fdle.state.fl.us . Requests for accommodations must be received and verified by an ID&T member at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the requested testing date. Reasonable training and testing accommodations will be provided by an ID&T representative after ADA accommodation is approved in accordance with Title 42, U.S Code, section 12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).