Florida Level 2 guides
Short, plain-English answers to the questions people ask us most about Live Scan and Level 2 background checks.
What is an ORI number?
The ORI tells Florida's fingerprint system which agency gets your Level 2 results. Where to find yours, why it matters, and what to do if you can't.
Read the guideHow to check your TCN status
Your TCN is the receipt number for your Live Scan. How to look it up with FDLE, how long processing usually takes, and what to do if nothing shows up.
Read the guideWhat to bring to Live Scan
A short checklist for Florida Level 2 Live Scan: photo ID, ORI number and reason code, your Social Security number, and any forms from your employer.
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