FLORIDA FDLE • VECHS
VECHS Fingerprinting in Orlando, FL
Electronic fingerprinting for eligible employees and volunteers sent by Florida organizations participating in the Volunteer & Employee Criminal History System.
Bring the exact VECHS ORI or screening instructions given to you by the requesting organization.
By appointment only — no walk-ins.
VECHS APPLICANTS
Your Organization Provides the ORI
VECHS participating organizations can have their own assigned ORI. Some qualified entities now use the AHCA Clearinghouse pathway instead.
Do not guess the ORI. Bring the instructions supplied by your employer, volunteer organization, adoption agency, or other requesting entity.
FDLE VECHS
Employee & volunteer screening
STATE + NATIONAL
Fingerprint-based checks
APPOINTMENT ONLY
No walk-ins
OFFICE + MOBILE
Group requests welcome
WHAT IS VECHS?
Fingerprint Screening for Organizations Serving Vulnerable Populations
VECHS stands for the Volunteer & Employee Criminal History System. FDLE uses the program to provide state and national criminal-history information to qualified Florida organizations that screen eligible employees and volunteers working with or around children, elderly persons, or people with disabilities.
VECHS is for qualified organizations, not for individuals requesting a personal background check. The requesting organization determines whether you should be screened and provides the fingerprint instructions.
Common VECHS Referrals
- Employees of qualifying organizations
- Volunteers serving vulnerable populations
- Adoption or care-related organizations when applicable
- Qualified nonprofit or community organizations
- Other applicants specifically referred under VECHS
YOUR ORI MATTERS
VECHS Does Not Use One Universal ORI
FDLE assigns an ORI to approved VECHS organizations. Your fingerprint transaction must be routed to the organization that requested your screening.
For example, an adoption agency may provide an ORI such as V48040421. That does not mean the same ORI applies to every VECHS applicant.
Always use the exact ORI and instructions your requesting organization provides.
2026 Clearinghouse Update
Beginning in 2026, some VECHS qualified entities may process Level 2 screenings through the AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In that pathway, the entity’s traditional VECHS ORI is not used for the Clearinghouse transaction.
If your organization gives you Clearinghouse instructions, follow those instructions instead of assuming a traditional VECHS ORI applies.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
How VECHS Fingerprinting Works
1. Get Instructions
Your organization gives you the ORI or current Clearinghouse screening instructions.
2. Book Your Visit
Reserve your Orlando fingerprint appointment before coming to our office.
3. Complete LiveScan
We capture your fingerprints using the information supplied for the correct screening route.
4. Organization Receives Results
FDLE/FBI or the applicable Clearinghouse process reports results to the authorized organization or system.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
What to Bring
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Your VECHS ORI or current Clearinghouse instructions
- Any waiver, form, or screening information provided by the requesting organization
- Employer or volunteer organization information, if requested
Office: 4936 Old Winter Garden Road, Unit A, Orlando, FL 32811
Book Your VECHS Fingerprinting Appointment
Bring the exact screening information your organization gave you. Current service pricing and appointment availability are shown in the booking system.
Appointment required. No walk-ins.
MOBILE VECHS FINGERPRINTING
Screening Multiple Employees or Volunteers?
Mobile service may be available for eligible VECHS-qualified organizations, adoption or care organizations, nonprofits, and other groups in applicable Central Florida service areas.
Call with your location, number of applicants, and the screening instructions your organization uses.
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BOOK?
VECHS Fingerprinting FAQs
What does VECHS stand for?
VECHS stands for Volunteer & Employee Criminal History System, an FDLE program for qualified Florida organizations screening eligible employees and volunteers.
Is there one VECHS ORI for everyone?
No. Approved organizations can have an assigned VECHS ORI, and some entities now use a Clearinghouse pathway. Use only the ORI or instructions given to you by the organization requesting your screening.
Can I use V48040421 for any VECHS fingerprinting?
No. An ORI such as V48040421 may be tied to a specific requesting organization or purpose. Do not use it unless it is the ORI provided for your screening.
What changed with VECHS and the Clearinghouse in 2026?
Some qualified VECHS entities can process screenings through the AHCA Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. That process can use different routing information from the entity’s traditional VECHS ORI.
Does 5 Star decide whether I pass the background screening?
No. We provide eligible fingerprint capture and submission services. The authorized organization or applicable screening system reviews the results and makes any employment, volunteer, or eligibility determination.
Do you accept walk-ins?
No. In-office fingerprinting is by appointment only.
Important: 5 Star Mobile Fingerprinting is an independent fingerprinting service provider and is not affiliated with FDLE, AHCA, or any VECHS-qualified organization. Screening instructions, ORIs, eligibility, and result determinations are controlled by the applicable agency or requesting organization.
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Have your organization’s exact screening instructions ready before your appointment.