TCN Number
Use this page to find your Transaction Control Number (TCN) for a private detective, private alarm contractor, private security contractor, fingerprint vendor, or locksmith license.
To check your fingerprint results, visit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) website.
Frequently Asked Questions
The TCN, or Transaction Control Number, is a unique identifier that allows you or your agency to track the status of your fingerprint submission within the Illinois or Florida system.
To check the status using your TCN for Illinois, click here or visit IDFPR TCN Lookup.
To check the status using your TCN for Florida, visit FDLE TCN Lookup.
A unique code provided to applicants by the respective agency. This code serves a dual purpose: it indicates the reason for your background check and instructs the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation or Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) on where to send your results.
Obtain the ORI number directly from the agency requesting your background check.
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