Fla. Admin. Code R. 75-5.003 (2026)
Exemptions from Fingerprinting
The following occupations or groups of persons are exempt from the fingerprint requirements of Section 550.105, F.S.:
(1) A sworn law enforcement or corrections officer certified pursuant to Section 943.1395, F.S., who provides the commission evidence of current certification from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and is working in a security or safety position;
(2) An applicant who has been granted a diplomatic status by the United States Government;
(3) Any person whose fingerprints have been deemed “unclassifiable” twice by the Federal Bureau of Investigations; and
(4) An applicant who is under 18 years of age.
Rulemaking Authority 16.712(2)(a), 550.0251(3), 550.105(2)(b), (10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 16.712(1)(a), 550.105 FS. History–New 10-20-96, Amended 4-12-06, 9-11-11, 8-10-15, 9-1-20, Formerly 61D-5.003, Amended 9-23-24, Reviewed 8-19-26.
Effective: 9/23/2024.