Florida State Criminal Records
Florida Criminal Background Check Online
Verify Florida criminal history for employment, licensing, or personal review by checking statewide records online and determining whether fingerprint-based screening or county court follow-up is required.
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Obtain a Florida criminal history check online.
Where To Start
- Open the Florida state criminal history portal for a statewide online check.
- If a fingerprint-based check is required, use the fingerprint submission route.
- For case files or recent activity, continue with county clerk or local police records follow-up.
Best Starting Point
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Florida state criminal history portal
best for
Most online statewide criminal history checks that do not require fingerprints
why this is usually first
It provides one statewide criminal history response under a single request and is commonly referenced by employers and individuals.
when to move on
Move to fingerprint submission if mandated or if identity confirmation is needed, and use county clerk follow-up for case documents or recent filings.
Official Lookup Paths
| Official Path | Best For | First Action | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| State criminal history portal | Online Florida-wide criminal history checks | Open the official state route and review the request method | Statewide criminal history record response |
| Fingerprint submission route | Checks that require fingerprint-based screening or stronger identity matching | Review the agency instructions and arrange fingerprint submission | State-validated background check tied to fingerprints |
| Clerk of court case lookup follow-up | Case-level details, documents, or recent county filings | Use the relevant county clerk lookup and review docket information | County case dockets and document availability |
| Local police records request route | Incident or arrest reports held by city or county police | Submit a records request to the local police records unit as instructed | Copy of available police record or response with next steps |
When Statewide Is Not Enough
- Recent arrests or filings that have not posted to the statewide record
- Certified judgments, sentencing, or copies of orders
- Clarifying similar names or multiple defendants in a specific county
Search Flow
Statewide Check
Open the Florida state criminal history portal and submit the online search.
Fingerprint If Required
If a fingerprint-based background check is specified, proceed through the fingerprint submission route.
County/Clerk Follow-Up
For case documents or very recent activity, use the county clerk lookup or request records from local police.
Quick Answers
Does the online Florida check use fingerprints?
The online statewide route supports non-fingerprint checks; use the fingerprint submission route when a fingerprint-based check is required.
Do I still need county records after a statewide check?
Yes, when you need case files, certified copies, or recent activity that may not appear on the statewide result.
Where do I get an arrest or incident report?
Request it from the local police records unit in the jurisdiction of the incident; statewide checks do not include local incident reports.