If you are a health care professional in Florida, a new law could impact your next license renewal. House Bill 975, passed during the 2024 Legislative Session, requires most health care practitioners to complete electronic fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.
Starting July 1, 2025, failing to comply with this new requirement could delay your renewal or even cause your license to expire. ⚠️
📋 What the New Law Means for Health Care Practitioners
The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance now requires electronic fingerprinting for:
- 👩⚕️ Health care practitioners renewing their licenses
- 🖐 Practitioners who have never previously been fingerprinted
- 💊 Prescription department managers or consultants (unless fingerprints are already valid)
Exemptions:
- 🚑 Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
- 🩺 Paramedics
- 💊 Pharmacy interns
- 💼 Registered pharmacy technicians
- 🧲 Radiologic technicians
(Exemptions do not apply to military active-duty spouse applicants.)
🖐 Steps to Complete Your Fingerprinting and Background Screening
To stay compliant and avoid any license disruptions, follow these steps:
- Register in the CHAI system and create/update your profile.
- Schedule a Live Scan fingerprinting appointment with an FDLE-approved provider. https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/northeast-region/
- Bring your ORI Number and complete your fingerprinting.
- Get your Transaction Control Number (TCN) ✅ before leaving.
- Track your submission using your TCN at FDLE’s TCN Lookup.
- Renew fingerprint retention every 5 years to avoid re-screening.
💡 Tip: Start early! The renewal window opens 90 days before your license expiration.
⏰ Why You Should Complete Fingerprinting Early
- 🕒 Background checks take time—several weeks in some cases
- 📝 Multiple steps are involved, from registration to TCN tracking
- ❌ Waiting too long could lead to license expiration and work disruptions
🌈 Complete Your Live Scan Fingerprinting with Rainbow Notary and Nuptials Network
At Rainbow Notary and Nuptials Network, we make fingerprinting fast, easy, and compliant with Florida law.
Why Choose Us?
- ✅ FDLE-approved Live Scan provider
- 📸 Photo-capable & Clearinghouse-compliant
- ⚡ Quick and professional service
- 🔐 We ensure you leave with your TCN
📞 Schedule Your Appointment Today!
Avoid last-minute stress and ensure your license renewal goes smoothly.
Contact Rainbow Notary and Nuptials Network:
📱 904-333-7311
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✨ Stay compliant, renew with confidence, and let us handle your fingerprinting needs!