Background Checks and Clearance Letters
We can do criminal background checks on anyone and then providea Police Clearance Letter, if requested. Police Clearance Letters may be obtained in person, by mail, or via the Miami-Dade Police Public Records Center.
You'll need to provide us with the following information if you'd like a Police Clearance Letter:
- Name (including maiden, and other additional names)
- Race
- Sex
- Date of Birth
- Requestor's name, address, and telephone number
Fingerprinting Services
Fingerprinting services are provided at specific District Stations throughout the County. For fingerprinting services, you must bring $15 and:
- Two valid formsof ID, at least one with a photo
- Fingerprinting card
We do not provide fingerprinting cards. Fingerprinting cards should be provided by the organization requesting that you get fingerprinting done.
You can get fingerprinting services and Police Clearance Letters from any of these District Stations:
Hammocks District Station
10000 SW 142 Avenue
305-383-6800
Northwest DistrictStation
5975 Miami Lakes Drive East
305-698-1500
Intracoastal DistrictStation
15665 Biscayne Boulevard
305-940-9980
South DistrictStation
10800 SW 211 Street
305-378-4300
Kendall District Station
7707 SW 117 Avenue
305-279-6929
Town of Miami LakesPolicing Unit
6601 Main Street
305-827-4020
Midwest DistrictStation
9101 NW 25 Street
305-471-2800
Village of Palmetto BayPolicing Unit
9705 East Hibiscus Street
305-278-4000
Northside DistrictStation
799 NW 81 Street
305-836-8601
Identity Theft
Victims of Criminal Case Identity Theft may request an Identity Letter from the MDPD Forensic Services Bureau, Fingerprint Identification Section to resolve an identity crisis. Identity Letters may be issued in person via an appointment or requested through U.S. mail:
Appointments:
Schedule an appointment online. Please complete the Identity Theft Information Formand bring a government issued picture ID (driver’s license, U.S. Passport, U.S. Military ID Card, etc.) with you to your appointment.
U.S. Mail:
To send your request by mail:
Miami-Dade Police Department
Forensic Services Bureau, Fingerprint Identification Section
9105 NW 25th Street, Room #1134
Doral, FL 33172
The following documents must be submitted by mail for an Identity Letter:
- Certified Fingerprint Card with the victim’s fingerprints completed by an MDPD District Station or local police agency. (Note: The fingerprint card must have a certified police stamp and be signed by the person fingerprinting the victim).
- Copy of the victim’s government issued picture ID front/back
- Identity Theft Information Form
For questions please contact:
Miami-Dade Police Department
Forensic Services Bureau, Fingerprint Identification Section
9105 NW 25th Street, Room #1134
Doral, FL 33172
305-471-2970