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Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Help Center – an online tool for applicants, licensees, and the public to search and access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact our office, and learn “how to” do business with the board.
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Is it possible to expedite the criminal history background screening process?
Unfortunately, there is no way to expedite the process.
How long does it take to process the criminal history background screening?
The process takes up to 48 hours.
Where do I get the ORI number to submit to the vendor?
If you apply online, there is a form that you must print out that will have your ORI number pre-populated. In the paper application, you can locate your ORI number in the instructions.
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