FDLE ORI Number Help

WHAT IS AN ORI NUMBER?

An ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) number is a unique code assigned to a government agency, employer, licensing board, or organization. It tells the fingerprinting system where your background check results must be sent.

Without the correct ORI:

• Fingerprints may be rejected
   
• Results may be sent to the wrong agency
   
• Your application or employment process may be delayed

FDLE Level 2 and some FBI background checks require an ORI number so results are routed properly. The ORI is provided by:

• An employer
   
• A licensing board
   
• A school or childcare agency
   
• A government or volunteer organization
   

Fingerprinting providers cannot create or guess ORI numbers.

If you do not have an ORI number, do not guess and do not book blindly.

Here’s what to do instead:

1. Contact the employer or agency requesting your background check
    
2. Ask them to provide the exact ORI number and any instructions
    

If you’re unsure who should provide the ORI, contact us before booking so we can help point you in the right direction.

• ORI number provided verbally but typed incorrectly
   
• Old ORI numbers that are no longer active
   
• Agency instructions that don’t match the ORI
   
• Clients told “just do Live Scan” with no ORI provided
   

These issues often cause rejections that delay hiring, licensing, or enrollment.

We maintain a separate ORI resource page with common agencies and guidance.

👉 View Our ORI Resource Page
👉 Go to Fingerprinting Services

Can I get fingerprinted without an ORI number? 

Some fingerprinting services do not require an ORI. FDLE Level 2 submissions do.  

What happens if I submit fingerprints with the wrong ORI? 

Results may be rejected or sent incorrectly, requiring you to be fingerprinted again.  

Should I book first and fix the ORI later? 

You should always confirm your ORI before booking to avoid delays. 

 Unsure about your ORI number? Contact us before booking fingerprinting services.