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Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days.
Below is the average number of days for initial review by license type. Applicants will be notified of any deficiencies associated with an application. Time to licensure is dependent, in part, on the amount of time taken to resolve any noted deficiencies.
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
Florida passed House Bill 975 following the 2024 legislative session, which requires this profession to complete electronic fingerprinting. Your application cannot be approved until this requirement, along with all other licensure criteria, has been met. For more information on background screening, visit MQA's Background Screening website.
