Reciprocity guide for Pennsylvania → Florida · Florida Bureau of EMS
Application Fee
$35
Background Check
$52
NREMT Verification
No charge
Est. Total Cost
$87
Background check vendor: Level 2 FBI + FDLE fingerprint check. Exam waiver: None — NREMT psychomotor accepted.
Hold active NREMT or current state certification
Florida accepts NREMT for reciprocity. Verify your EMT-B or Paramedic certification is active and unencumbered.
Submit Florida EMT/Paramedic application
Apply to the Florida Bureau of EMS through the Online Services portal and pay the $35 EMT certification application fee ($45 for paramedic).
Complete Level 2 FBI fingerprint background check
Florida requires a Level 2 fingerprint-based criminal background check. This includes FBI + Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) checks (~$52).
Verify CE hours and HIV/AIDS training
Florida requires HIV/AIDS continuing education for initial licensure. Confirm your CE hours meet FL standards and complete any required FL-specific courses.
Request NREMT verification
If NREMT-certified, authorize credential release to the Florida Bureau of EMS via your NREMT account.
Await certification issuance
Processing typically takes 4–6 weeks. Monitor your application status through the Florida Bureau of EMS online portal.
To transfer your Pennsylvania EMT license to Florida, follow these steps: 1. Hold active NREMT or current state certification 2. Submit Florida EMT/Paramedic application 3. Complete Level 2 FBI fingerprint background check 4. Verify CE hours and HIV/AIDS training 5. Request NREMT verification 6. Await certification issuance The Florida Bureau of EMS oversees the process, which typically takes 4–6 Weeks.
Not directly. Florida does not accept NREMT alone — you may need to complete a state-specific exam, additional continuing education, or a refresher course. Contact Florida Bureau of EMS to confirm the pathway.
EMT reciprocity in Florida typically takes 4–6 Weeks after Florida Bureau of EMS receives your complete application, background check results, and NREMT verification.
The total estimated cost to transfer an EMT license from Pennsylvania to Florida is about $87: a $35 Florida application fee and a $52 background check. NREMT does not charge to release your certification, so no separate NREMT fee applies.
Generally no. You must hold an active Florida certification or a valid compact privilege before practicing. Some employers may offer a non-clinical role during processing, but you cannot provide patient care until Florida Bureau of EMS issues your certification.
Requirements, fees, and timelines are estimates for planning. Always confirm directly with Florida Bureau of EMS before applying.
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