FLORIDA DOE • EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Teacher Certification Fingerprinting in Orlando, FL
Electronic LiveScan fingerprinting for eligible Florida educator-certification and athletic-coaching certification applicants who have been instructed to use a Livescan provider.
By appointment only — no walk-ins.
FLORIDA EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
ORI EDOEPUBS1
Purpose: Teacher Certification
OCA: Florida DOE #
Office: Orlando, FL
Hours: Mon–Fri, 10 AM–5 PM
Visits: Appointment only
Bring your Florida DOE number and certification fingerprint instructions. Public-school employees should follow their district’s personnel-office process.
FLORIDA DOE
Educator certification
EDOEPUBS1
Teacher Certification ORI
APPOINTMENT ONLY
No walk-ins
OFFICE + MOBILE
Call for mobile requests
BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE
Not Every Florida Educator Applicant Should Use a Private Livescan Provider
Florida traditional and charter public-school employees normally complete employment fingerprinting through the school district’s personnel office. Those results are handled through the district and can be forwarded to the Bureau of Educator Certification.
A private Livescan appointment may be appropriate for certain eligible nonpublic-school employees, Athletic Coaching Certificate applicants, and eligible Professional Certificate applicants who are not seeking Florida employment.
Public-school employee? Contact your district personnel office before booking with us. FLDOE directs public-school employees to their district for fingerprint processing.
Who May Use This Service?
- Eligible Professional Certificate applicants not seeking Florida employment
- Eligible Athletic Coaching Certificate applicants
- Certain qualifying nonpublic-school employees
- Applicants specifically instructed by FLDOE/BEC to use a Livescan provider
Eligibility should be confirmed before scheduling.
FLDOE FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENTS
Bring the Information FLDOE Requires
For educator certification submissions, FLDOE lists specific data that must accompany the fingerprint transaction:
- ORI: EDOEPUBS1 — Teacher Certification
- OCA: Your Florida DOE number
- Social Security Number: Required for BEC processing
- Date of Birth: Must match BEC records
Missing or incorrect information can delay processing or require corrected fingerprint submission.
Have Your Florida DOE Number Ready
Your Florida DOE number serves as the Originating Agency Case number for the certification fingerprint transaction. Bring it with you along with your certification instructions and identification.
Do not use another applicant’s information.
CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FIRST
Follow Your Statement of Status of Eligibility
FLDOE advises eligible certification applicants to follow the fingerprint instructions associated with their Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) and employment situation. Fingerprinting before you are eligible can create unnecessary cost and may not satisfy a future public-school employer’s screening requirement.
SIMPLE APPOINTMENT PROCESS
How Teacher Certification Fingerprinting Works
1. Confirm Eligibility
Review your SOE and determine whether FLDOE allows you to use a private Livescan provider.
2. Get Your DOE Number
Have the Florida DOE number associated with your certification record ready.
3. Book Your Visit
Reserve your Orlando appointment and bring your certification instructions and valid ID.
4. Complete LiveScan
Your fingerprints are captured electronically with the information required for the certification request.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
What to Bring
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Your Florida DOE number
- Your Statement of Status of Eligibility or certification instructions
- Your Social Security Number, as required for BEC processing
- Any additional information supplied by FLDOE/BEC
Office: 4936 Old Winter Garden Road, Unit A, Orlando, FL 32811
Book Your Education Fingerprinting Appointment
Reserve your in-office appointment online after confirming that a private Livescan provider is appropriate for your certification pathway.
Appointment required. No walk-ins.
PUBLIC SCHOOL & CHARTER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
Use Your District's Fingerprinting Process
If you are employed by a Florida traditional public school or charter school, FLDOE says your fingerprints should be processed through the school district employer. Contact the district personnel office for the correct procedure.
Booking a separate private fingerprint appointment may not replace the district’s employment-screening requirement.
Fingerprints Completed Before Employment May Need to Be Repeated
FLDOE warns that an applicant who fingerprints before Florida public-school employment may later need a new fingerprint submission and may have to pay another processing fee when hired.
MOBILE EDUCATION FINGERPRINTING
Need Fingerprinting for an Eligible Education Group?
Mobile service may be available for eligible nonpublic-school organizations, education programs, coaching groups, or other approved group requests in applicable Central Florida service areas.
Public-school districts should follow their required district screening process.
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BOOK?
Teacher Certification Fingerprinting FAQs
What ORI is used for Florida Teacher Certification?
FLDOE currently lists EDOEPUBS1 for Teacher Certification fingerprint submissions. Follow your current certification instructions before scheduling.
What is the OCA for educator certification?
For BEC certification fingerprinting, FLDOE identifies the applicant’s Florida DOE number as the Originating Agency Case number.
Should public-school employees book here?
Generally, no. Florida traditional and charter public-school employees should work with the school district personnel office for employment fingerprinting and educator-certification procedures.
Can an Athletic Coaching Certificate applicant use a Livescan provider?
Eligible Athletic Coaching Certificate applicants with a valid Statement of Status of Eligibility may fall within the categories FLDOE allows to use a Livescan provider. Confirm your eligibility and instructions before booking.
What information does FLDOE require with the fingerprint submission?
FLDOE lists ORI EDOEPUBS1, the applicant’s Florida DOE number as the OCA, Social Security Number, and a date of birth that matches BEC records.
Can I fingerprint before I get a teaching job?
Certain eligible applicants may be able to do so, but FLDOE warns that fingerprints completed before Florida public-school employment may need to be repeated when the person is hired. Review your certification pathway first.
Do you issue Florida teaching certificates?
No. 5 Star Mobile Fingerprinting provides eligible fingerprint capture services. The Florida Department of Education and Bureau of Educator Certification determine certification requirements and eligibility.
Do you accept walk-ins?
No. In-office fingerprinting is by appointment only.
RELATED FINGERPRINTING SERVICES
Need a Different Fingerprinting Service?
Important: 5 Star Mobile Fingerprinting is an independent fingerprinting service provider and is not affiliated with the Florida Department of Education or Bureau of Educator Certification. Certification and employment-screening requirements are determined by FLDOE, BEC, and the applicable employer or school district.
ELIGIBLE TO USE A LIVESCAN PROVIDER?
Schedule Teacher Certification Fingerprinting
Orlando office visits are by appointment only. Have your Florida DOE number and certification instructions ready.