One of the requirements for licensure is a good credit score and a clean background. Therefore credit reports and electronic fingerprinting are required as part of the application package.
For a list of approved credit report agencies refer to the following DBPR document:
CILB Credit Reporting Agencies
Electronic fingerprinting can be done at various convenient locations across the state. You can find out more information in the following DBPR document:
CILB Electronic Fingerprinting