Is a guardian subject to a background check prior to appointment?
  • Both professional and non-professional guardians must be fingerprinted for a background check before being appointed as a guardian.
  • The Polk County Sheriff’s Office obtains fingerprints by appointment only. Please call to make an appointment at 863-298-6200 or toll-free 1-800-226-0344.
  • The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will submit electronic fingerprint records to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to obtain a criminal record check.
  • The guardian is responsible for payment of all fees.
  • The results will be returned to the Clerk’s office where the information is held in a secure area and not subject to public record disclosure.
  • The guardian should allow two weeks after fingerprinting for the results to be filed.
  • View fees to be paid.

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1. Who can be a guardian?
2. What are the responsibilities of a guardian?
3. How do I become a guardian?
4. Is a guardian subject to a background check prior to appointment?
5. What are the filing and audit fees associated with guardianship cases?
6. How do I report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse in guardianships?