Important Notice
On June 12, 2023, the Governor signed Senate Bill 0676 into law which, in part, amended sections 435.04, 435.12, 1012.315, 1012.467, and 1012.56 F.S to require the Agency for Health Care Administration to review and determine employment eligibilities of persons required to be screened by the Department of Education through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) of all instructional and non-instructional employees and contractors, student teachers, athletic coaches and certain volunteers.
A Level II background check, including the submission of fingerprints and clearance, is required to work in or contract with the St. Johns County School District. Fingerprint appointments are made online—follow the steps below to schedule and pay for your appointment.
How to Schedule & Pay for Your Fingerprints
****The new process for submitting fingerprints (background screening) under the Clearinghouse is identified below. ****
Step 1: Complete and Submit Clearinghouse / SJCSD Forms
- Complete the Clearinghouse Request for Information Forms, and Privacy Policy and FCRA Forms.
–This information is required by the Clearinghouse; the background screening (fingerprint) process cannot continue without it.
- Return these documents to the Background Screening Department using one of the following options ONLY:
- By fax: 904-547-7605, Attn: Background Screening
- By mail: 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084, Attn: Background Screening
- In person: 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084, Attn: Background Screening
Note: Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information required, please refrain from sending forms via email.
Step 2: Schedule and Pay for Your Appointment
Schedule Your Appointment
- Visit www.fieldprintflorida.com. You will create a secure username/password to enter the system.
- On the “Reason For Fingerprinting” screen, enter the Fieldprint Code provided below (The code is case-sensitive):
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Fieldprint Code: FPStJohnsVendor - Complete all required fields as requested. The information you provide is required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct a state and national criminal history check.
Pay For Your Appointment
- Payment can only be made by credit card.
- The contractor/vendor fingerprint fee is: $94.75 this includes a badge
- Missed Appointment Fee: If you miss your appointment, there is a $15.00 fee to reschedule.
Step 3: How to Check for Clearance
You may check contractors’ clearance by accessing the school district web site and viewing the Cleared Contractor List. The contractor/vendor list is updated weekly. Clearance is good for five (5) years and must be renewed through the Clearinghouse.
Contractor Badge Pickup Instructions
Contractors who have been fingerprinted and cleared by the St. Johns County School District must pick up their identification badge in person at:
40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Badges are processed by Field Print, Inc. Please allow at least 10 business days after fingerprint processing before contacting the School District at (904) 547-7500 to confirm badge availability.
Important Notes:
- Badges cannot be mailed.
- A valid form of photo identification is required at the time of pickup.
Need Assistance or Have Questions?
- For Fingerprinting:
Contact the Background Screening Department at St. Johns County School District.
- Phone: (904) 547-7611 or (904) 547-7639 or (904) 547-7539
- Email: [email protected]
- For Fieldprint Customer Service:
- Phone: (800) 799-1067
- Email: [email protected]
- For National Background Checks:
If you have questions regarding your background check, need a copy of the report, need to request a change, have a record challenge, or need to update your FBI identification record, contact the FBI directly.
- Phone: (304) 625-5590
- Website: fbi.gov
