Bureau of Education and Testing

Attention Real Estate and Appraiser Applicants, Construction Initial License. Initial Business, Additional Business, Transfer (Change of Status), and Endorsement Applicants, Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Applicants:

Electronic Fingerprinting is Mandatory. Real Estate effective July 1, 2006, Construction Applicants, November 1, 2007 and for Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Applicants, May 21, 2008.

What is electronic fingerprinting?

Electronic fingerprinting allows you to have your fingerprints scanned and electronically submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Electronic fingerprinting reduces the likelihood of illegible fingerprints, missing information on the fingerprint card or the chance of the fingerprint card not being received in a timeframe that will ensure an efficient application process. The electronic fingerprinting fee of $56.25 became effective on October 1, 2007, however, effective July 1, 2008 the new fee will be $57.25.

There are many convenient sites located throughout Florida that offer electronic fingerprinting, through Promissor and its sub vendor. Reservations and payment can be made by visiting the Pearson Vue reservation website and selecting Digital Fingerprinting Services, or by calling their toll-free reservation number at 1.888.274.2020 (TTY 1.800.274.2617).

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