1. Do I need to make an appointment to get my fingerprints taken?
You NEVER need an appointment. Please feel free to walk in during our hours of operation.
2. What are your hours of operation?
- The Largo office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.
- The New Port Richey office is open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6:00 pm. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.
3. How long does it take to get back the fingerprint (or drug test) results?
Fingerprint results take between 24-72 hours. However, if the quality of prints are poor, it may require a reprint or a longer process time. If a criminal history is found, it can increase the amount of time taken to receive results. Florida's current workload is another factor that may effect fingerprinting results time. We are here and available for help throughout the entire process.
In-house drug screen results are INSTANT. Laboratory screens take up to 5 days.
4. What form of payment do you accept?
Cash, business check, or credit card payment is accepted.
5. How much time does it take to capture my fingerprints?
Our fingerprinting process takes between 3 and 5 minutes, depending on the image quality of your prints.
6. Do you offer mobile services?
Yes, we are more than happy to come to your location. Please call us in advance to schedule an appointment and inquire about travel fees for your area.
7. Who is required to have a Level-2 Background Screen (Fingerprints)?
- Healthcare – doctors, clinics, birth centers, tissue and organ banks, hospitals
- Childcare – day care center employees, after-school program employees, youth coaches, school employees, foster care, volunteers
- Juvenile Treatment Centers
- Elderly/Disability – employees or volunteers providing care to elderly or disabled persons – nursing homes, assisted living, home health, adult day care centers and family homes, hospice, home medical equipment providers, care facilities
- Criminal justice – law enforcement, corrections, correction probation officers
- Real Estate – realtors, insurance agents
- Florida Bar applicants
- Liquor Licenses
- Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
8. How does EZ ensure a quality fingerprint?
There are a number of conditions that can affect the image quality of a fingerprint. For instance, wet or sweaty fingers may cause the fingerprint to look blurred and not come out clearly. On the other hand, dry fingers will cause the image to look broken and lack definition. If a clearly defined delta and core (see insert) can be seen, that is a quality fingerprint. At EZ FingerPrints, we are experts at looking and finding quality fingerprints to ensure they are approved.
9. What are the different types of fingerprints?
- Arches – only represent five percent of the fingerprint patterns encountered – no core or delta formations
- Loops – constitute between 60-70 percent of the patterns found in fingers – one delta formation and a core
- Whorls – constitute between 25-35 percent of the patterns found in fingers – two delta formations and a core
