If you want to request Florida criminal records by mail, criminal background checks in the state of Florida can be requested with a nominal fee of $24. Requests can either be placed electronically (via the FDLE website) or via US mail. Please be made aware that the results will just provide you with a list of possible matches similar to the individual you are inquiring about. There may be instances when your search will result with no possible candidates as the system is just basing its search from the information you have provided. Searches being done are based on descriptive information only and cannot be positively identified without doing a fingerprint comparison.  Also note that certified results are not available on searches ran via the website. If you need certified criminal background history documentation, a request should be sent to the FDLE via mail and indicate that the results require certification. Criminal history information requests forms can be downloaded from the FDLE’s website and sent to the following address;

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
User Services Bureau
Criminal History Services
PO Box 1489
Tallahassee FL 32302

Requests should include a return address, the concerned individual’s name, age (approximate), date of birth, sex, race, and if available, the individual’s last known address and social security number.  A payment of $24 per individual should accompany the request.  Processing takes around 5 business days not including the postal delivery time. Any other questions about obtaining a criminal history check in Florida can be directed to FDLE’s Criminal History Services Section at (850) 410-8109.