Your next step
Office fingerprinting appointment. The available FBI report route depends on the applicant and purpose; confirm eligibility if unsure.
Who needs an FBI background check?
A personal FBI report does not replace a Florida employer or licensing-agency check. The report route depends on citizenship/residency and your physical location.
- People asked for an FBI report for a visa, foreign residency, immigration abroad, overseas work, study or adoption.
- People who want to review or challenge their own FBI record.
What do I receive after fingerprinting?
Your service can be completed fingerprint cards or a report-request service. Confirm which is included, along with submission fees and report delivery, before paying. The FBI issues the report; taking fingerprints is the first step.
How do I book FBI fingerprinting?
Book an office appointment in Hallandale Beach. Bring your photo ID and the instructions from the organization asking for the report. Tell us the destination country and whether you need an apostille too.
Already have an FBI report and need an apostille?
The next step is a separate document service: report review → U.S. Department of State apostille → delivery. Use the FBI apostille link below to learn more through OrazAva. An apostille authenticates the document; it does not add a new criminal-record check.
Can I request the FBI report from abroad?
Yes. Have fingerprints taken locally abroad and follow the direct FBI request route. Original cards must be mailed as instructed. A Departmental Order channeler has U.S. citizenship/residency and physical-location restrictions.
Questions about this topic
Does an FD-258 card include an FBI report?
No. The card records fingerprints. Report processing must be included explicitly in the agreed service.
Does “digital” mean I will get the report during my visit?
No. Digital describes capture or submission technology, not a guaranteed same-visit result.
What if I do not know what my agency means?
Share the agency’s instructions and ask which deliverable and submission program it requires before choosing the service.
Official sources
Requirements vary by program and may change. Match the guidance to your recipient’s current instructions.
Your next step
Office fingerprinting appointment. The available FBI report route depends on the applicant and purpose; confirm eligibility if unsure.