If you're starting work at a home health agency, nursing home, assisted living facility or another AHCA-licensed provider, you'll need a Level 2 background screening before you can work with patients.
Who screens you
The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) oversees screening for its licensed providers. Your results go through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, which your employer can check directly.
If you're applying for a professional license instead, such as RN, LPN or physician, your fingerprints usually go to the Department of Health under a DOH ORI. Your board's instructions will say which. See our profession pages for common healthcare roles.
What to bring
- A valid, government-issued photo ID
- The AHCA ORI from your employer (for example EAHCA020Z, EAHCA013Z or EAHCA790Z)
- Payment: cash, card, Zelle, Apple Pay or Google Pay
AHCA also requires a photo. We take it at the same visit, so you don't need to bring one.
What it costs and how long it takes
AHCA Livescan is $93.25 at our offices, including our service fee and the state and FBI processing fees. The visit takes about 10 minutes, and results usually reach the agency in 24–72 hours. AHCA and your employer, not ACT Biometrics, review the results and decide your eligibility.
Already screened? Check the Clearinghouse first
If you were screened for another healthcare job recently, ask your new employer to check the Clearinghouse before you pay for new fingerprints. Depending on your record and the employer, an existing screening may be reusable.
Hiring several staff at once? We come to your facility: $175 for the first applicant and $85 for each additional one, with no mobile fee for 5 or more applicants. For Florida Livescan, the $85 includes all state and FBI fees. Request a quote.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change, and the agency requesting your background check has the final say. Results and decisions come from FDLE, the FBI and the requesting agency.