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DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Fingerprinting Services

The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office provides digital fingerprinting services for employment, licensing, and volunteer requirements. Residents must provide a valid government ID and an Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) code to complete the process.

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Why It Matters

Residents requiring background checks for employment or licensing must now pay total processing fees ranging from $35.00 to $75.00 upfront, which includes a $5.00 local service fee and state-mandated processing costs.

Key Facts

  • The Sheriff's Office charges a $5.00 local fee for fingerprinting services.
  • Total costs for fingerprinting range from $35.00 to $75.00 depending on the requesting agency's requirements.
  • All fingerprinting is now performed digitally via Live Scan, replacing traditional ink cards.
  • Applicants must provide a valid State or U.S. Government ID.
  • Applicants must provide an ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) code to receive services.
  • Fingerprinting is available by appointment only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
  • The Records Division is open for general inquiries Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • The Sheriff's Office does not provide fingerprinting for the Immigration and Naturalization Service or the Agency for Health Care Administration.
  • The office does not provide photo services.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida Department of Law Enforcement“The state agency that regulates background checks and provides ORI codes.”organizationDeSoto County Sheriff's Office“The agency providing the fingerprinting services.”personSheriff Potter“Current Sheriff of DeSoto County.”location208 East Cypress Street, Arcadia, Fl. 34266“Physical address of the Sheriff's Office.”