Answers to all frequently asked questions about VECHS program
1. What is the difference between the National Child Protection Act (NCPA) and the Volunteers for Children Act? Names you may hear that refer to the same federal law and […]
FDLE VECHS program for private schools. Background screening on teachers and school volunteers
If your organization is a private school in need for criminal history search on staff and volunteers, or maybe background checks are required for your school in order to participate […]
IDENTICO’s Procedures for the Effective and Proper Live Scan Fingerprinting Operations
In recent years, the demand for fingerprint-based background checks for noncriminal justice purposes has increased. Fingerprinting agencies and contractors alike have expressed concern that applicants with a criminal history record […]
Fingerprinting for Florida Mortgage Broker License
The Level 2 Background Screening for Florida Mortgage Broker License is required by F.S. 494.0032 All license applicants must submit fingerprints in accordance with rules adopted by the Financial Services Commission: […]
Fingerprinting for Florida Mortgage Lender License
The Level 2 Background Screening for Florida Mortgage Lender License is required by F.S. 494.00611 All license applicants must submit fingerprints in accordance with rules adopted by the Financial Services Commission: […]
Fingerprinting for “D” Security License and “C” Private Investigator License in Florida
Per Florida Statute 493, the Division of Licensing of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for security officers (“D” License) and private investigator licensing (“C” License) in […]
Fingerprinting and Level 2 Background Checks for Guardian ad Litem program in Florida
Florida House Bill CS/HB 5401 had amended the Florida Statute 39.821 regarding the qualifications of guardians ad litem in Florida. (1) Because of the special trust or responsibility placed […]
Fingerprinting and Criminal History Check for Florida Medicaid Providers’ Enrollment
Criminal History Requirements Criminal history checks are required for both enrolling and re-enrolling Medicaid providers. The following individuals in each provider organization are required to have criminal history checks: All partners or […]
What is the VECHS screening and what entities are eligible to use it?
VECHS (pronounced “vecks”) is an acronym for the Volunteer & Employee Criminal History System at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The VECHS program was implemented in 1999 and […]
Fingerprinting for Real Estate License in Florida
The Level 2 Background Screening for Florida Real Estate Broker License, Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License, Florida Real Estate Agent License, Real Estate School administrators and Real Estate Appraisers […]