Background checks in Florida.
FDLE statewide checks, county criminal, MVR, and drug testing for employers from Miami to Jacksonville to Tampa. Fast turnaround in one of the most permissive disclosure states.
Employment Screening in Florida
Vertical Identity provides comprehensive background screening services to employers throughout Florida. Whether you are hiring in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or anywhere else in the state, we deliver fast and accurate results.
Florida Background Check Services
- Criminal record searches -- Florida county, statewide, and national criminal history
- Employment verification -- confirm work history and dates of employment
- Education verification -- verify degrees, certifications, and attendance
- Drug testing -- DOT and non-DOT testing at collection sites across Florida
- Motor vehicle records (MVR) -- Florida driving history
- Sex offender registry -- Florida and national registry searches
Florida Screening Regulations
Florida does not have a statewide ban-the-box law for private employers, but several counties and cities, including Miami-Dade County and the City of Jacksonville, have enacted fair chance hiring ordinances. Florida is an open records state, which generally allows broad access to criminal court records.
Vertical Identity ensures all background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable Florida state laws.
Pricing
Florida background checks start at $39. Volume pricing is available for employers with ongoing screening needs. Call (602) 899-3611 or contact us online for a quote.
Questions we hear daily
Does Florida have a ban-the-box law for private employers?
Florida does not have a statewide ban-the-box law for private employers, though several local jurisdictions including Miami-Dade County, Tampa, and Orlando have adopted fair chance hiring policies that apply to public sector employment. Florida is one of the most permissive disclosure states — most criminal records are part of the public record and have no statutory lookback limit.
How long does a Florida background check take?
Most Florida background checks return in 2 to 5 business days. FDLE statewide checks are typically same-day, county criminal searches via Clerk of Court records take 1 to 3 business days, and out-of-state employment verification can take up to 5 business days.
What counties does Vertical Identity search for Florida criminal history?
We search all 67 Florida counties at the Clerk of Court level, plus an FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) statewide check and a national criminal database search. Major metros covered include Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale, and Cape Coral.
How much does a Florida background check cost?
Florida background check packages start at $39. You can combine criminal records with drug testing ($69 DOT, $59 BAT), MVR, employment verification, and education verification. Volume pricing is available for ongoing employers — call (602) 899-3611 for a quote.
Order Florida Background Checks
Fast, affordable screening starting at $39. Call (602) 899-3611.