Agency Name:

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency - Criminal Records and Identification Unit

Contact Name:

Nadria Knight

Address:

P.O. Box 1511, Montgomery, AL - 36102

Primary Phone:

(334) 676-7897

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(334) 517-2742

Email:

nadria.knight@alea.alabama.gov

Website:

https://www.alea.gov/sbi/criminal-justice-services/criminal-records

Fee:

$25.00

Instructions:

1. Complete the application and have it notarized.
2. Obtain a copy of a valid photo I.D.
3. Obtain Money Order or Cashiers Check for $25 made payable to ALEA Records and Identification Division
4. Obtain a classified copy of fingerprints.
5. Mail all documents to:
ALEA Records and Identification Division
P.O. Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36102-1511

Agency Name:

CAN Central Registry Office of Child Protective Services Department Human Resources

Contact Name:

Pam Edwards

Address:

50 Ripley Street, Montgomery , Alabama - 36130

Primary Phone:

(334) 242-9500

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(334) 242-0939

Email:

Website:

https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-protective-services/central-registry-clearance/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form Alabama Department Human Resources Child Abuse/Neglect (CA/N) Central Registry Clearance Information Request Form identifying the Licensed Child Care Center (Your Employer) as the agency requesting the information.
2. Fill out the entire form providing information about the applicant.
3. Mail request to state at the address listed on the form.
If you have any questions please call the Primary number listed above before mailing form.

Agency Name:

Commission of Police, Department of Public Safety

Contact Name:

Le'l Sonny Thompson, (Commissioner of Police)

Address:

P.O. Box 53, Apia, American Somoa, - 00917

Primary Phone:

(684) 633-1111

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

lei.thompson@dps.as.gov

Website:

No Active Website

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Background checks in American Samoa are available from the Commissioner of Police, Department of Public Safety.
They no longer have an active website, but you can e-mail them and request information at the e-mail above.

Agency Name:

Department of Human and Social Services, Children and Family Services Division

Contact Name:

Dr. Celestine Faumuina-Nix, Assistant Director

Address:

, , -

Primary Phone:

(684) 633-7506

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

cfaumuina@dhss.as

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

You can e-mail a child abuse registry clearance at the e-mail listed above.

Agency Name:

Department of Public Safety - Criminal History Records Unit

Contact Name:

Criminal History Records Section

Address:

P.O. Box 1845, Phoenix, Arizona - 85005

Primary Phone:

(602) 223-2222

Secondary Phone:

(602) 223-2229

Fax:

(602) 223-2983

Email:

Website:

https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/records/criminal

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Arizona is a closed records state. They will not provide a criminal records check to anyone who resides outside of Arizona.

Criminal justice agencies within Arizona are required by this statute to report arrest and disposition information to the Central State Repository. Copies of criminal records are restricted to authorized individuals/agencies.

Agency Name:

Arizona Department of Child Safety

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 6030, Site Code CO10-20, Phoenix, Arizona - 85005

Primary Phone:

(602) 255-2500

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(602) 265-3993

Email:

GeneralInquiries@AZDCS.GOV

Website:

DCS-1083A | Arizona Department of Child Safety (az.gov)

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Select a Category: Office of Licensing
1. Applicant to complete all information on this page. If an item is not applicable, please mark N/A
2. Submit a separate form for each individual whose name is to be searched. Each form must be signed by the person whose n ame is to be searched, and notarized.
3. Mail form to; OLR-AWA
P.O. Box 6030
Site Code C010-20
Phoenix, AZ 85005

Agency Name:

Arkansas State Police

Contact Name:

Arkansas State Police Identification Bureau

Address:

1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR - 72209

Primary Phone:

(501) 618-8500

Secondary Phone:

(501) 324-8900

Fax:

Email:

info@asp.state.ar.us

Website:

https://www.ark.org/criminal/index.php

Fee:

$25.00

Instructions:

Mail in Request
Go to the website and click the link that says:
"If you do not have an on-line account with INA, you can still mail-in a request. The cost is $25.00 each. Please use form ASP-122 Individual Record Check."

Agency Name:

Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry

Contact Name:

Address:

Slot S566, P.O. Box 1437, Little Rock, Arkansas - 72203

Primary Phone:

(501) 682-0405

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(501) 682-0407

Email:

john.lowden@dhs.arkansas.gov

Website:

https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/request-a-child-maltreatment-check/

Fee:

$10.00

Instructions:

There are 3 steps to complete the Arkansas Maltreatment Central Registry Request
1. AR Child Maltreatment Central Registry Request Form Generator
2. AR Child Maltreatment Central Registry Request Form Upload
3. Online Payment
For more detailed instructions and link to form click the above website.

Agency Name:

Colorado Bureau of Investigation

Contact Name:

Address:

690 Kipling Street, Ste. 315, Lakewood, CO - 80215

Primary Phone:

(303) 239-4208

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

CDPS_CBI_Records_Check@state.co.us

Form to Use:

Colorado Public Request for Criminal History

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

CDHS Background Investigation Unit

Contact Name:

Address:

1575 Sherman Street, 1st Floor, Denver, Colorado - 80203

Primary Phone:

(303) 866-2266

Secondary Phone:

(303) 866-5340

Fax:

Email:

Website:

Licensing Pre BIU (force.com)

Fee:

$4.00

Instructions:

How to request a Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check

If you live outside of Colorado but are required to conduct this check in your state:
Complete, print and sign a Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check form. Please note, only typed forms will be accepted. To access the fillable pdf please download and save forms to a laptop or desktop computer. Instructions and sample forms are available upon request. If you need the result of the background inquiry to be sent to a third party, you must complete and sign the Waiver of Authorization to Release Information section Individual Child Abuse and Neglect (Trails) Request

Make a copy of your completed form prior to submitting and keep in your files. Mail your completed request and payment of $35 (Check or Money Order payable to “CDHS Background Investigation Unit (BIU)" and send:
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
Division of Early Care and Learning
Attn: Trails Background Investigation Unit (BIU)
1575 Sherman Street, Garden Level
Denver, CO 80203-1714

Agency Name:

STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

Contact Name:

State Police Bureau of Investigation

Address:

1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT - 06547

Primary Phone:

(860) 685-8480

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

DESPP.Feedback@ct.gov

Website:

Fee:

$36.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Children & Families Careline

Contact Name:

Address:

505 Hudson Street, 5th Floor , Hartford, Connecticut - 06106

Primary Phone:

(800) 842-2288

Secondary Phone:

(860) 560-7000

Fax:

(860) 560-7071

Email:

Website:

http://www.ct.gov/dcf/site/default.asp

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Agency Name:

State Bureau of Identification

Contact Name:

Delaware State Police - State Bureau of Identification

Address:

PO Box 430, Dover, Delaware - 19903

Primary Phone:

(302) 739-5884

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

http://dsp.delaware.gov/state_bureau_of_identification.shtml

Fee:

$52.00

Instructions:

Fingerprints may be taken by your local police agency or any fingerprinting agency. All ten print fingerprint cards are acceptable. If the agency will not provide a card, you may print a FD-258 fingerprint card that is available on the Federal Bureau of Investigation website at www.fbi.gov – click stats & Services, then Identity History Summary Checks, then FD-258 Fingerprint Card. You may print the card on regular paper and present this to the agency for fingerprinting.
FOR STATE BACKGROUND: A written authorization letter granting the Delaware State Police to conduct a background check on the individual must be signed by the individual. This does not need to be notarized. Send the authorization letter in along with a money order made payable to the Delaware State Police for $52.00 along with your fingerprint card. The fingerprint card should be filled out entirely to include your name, any aliases, address, date of birth, social security, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color and place of birth.
An authorization letter, fingerprint card and certified check or money order, made payable to “Delaware State Police” should be sent to the below address. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

MAIL TO:
Delaware State Police
State Bureau of Identification
P.O. Box 430
Dover, DE 19903
If you need any other information regarding a certified criminal history, please call 302-739-5884.

Agency Name:

Delaware Department of Services For Children, Youth and Their Families Criminal History Unit

Contact Name:

Ruth Hess

Address:

Concord Plaza, Hagley Bldg, 3411 Silverside Rd., Wilmington, Delaware - 19810

Primary Phone:

(302) 892-5800

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(302) 633-5191

Email:

DSCYF.CHU.Portal@delaware.gov

Website:

Home - DSCYF - State of Delaware

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. All checks must be submitted through the Delaware Child Protection Registry Request Web Portal using CHROME or SAFARI at: https://childprotectionregistry.delaware.gov
You can access the web portal on your MOBILE DEVICE at:
DSCYF.CHU.Portal@delaware.gov

Agency Name:

Department of Children and Families

Contact Name:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Address:

PO Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL - 32302

Primary Phone:

(850) 410-8161

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(850) 410-8138

Email:

Website:

https://cchinet.fdle.state.fl.us/search/app/default?1

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Children and Families

Contact Name:

CIU Analyst Team

Address:

1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 1, Room 302, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

Primary Phone:

(855) 776-2729

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(850) 487-6030

Email:

HQW.CWR.Employment.Requests@myflfamilies.com

Website:

https://www.myflfamilies.com/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Complete the top of the attached form.
Once the form is completed e-mail a PDF version to:
hqw.cwr.employment.requests@myflfamilies.com

If you call 855-776-2729 number identify yourself as being an out of state resident working in childcare.

Agency Name:

Bright from the Start - Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Contact Name:

Attn: Criminal Records Unit

Address:

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE, Suite 75, East Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334

Primary Phone:

(885) 884-7444

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

edempsey@chambleega.com

Website:

http://www.chambleega.com/251/Background-Checks

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Human Services

Contact Name:

Attn: Child Protective Services Screening

Address:

2 Peachtree St. NW, 18 Floor, Atlanta, Georgia - 30303

Primary Phone:

(404) 657-3433

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Ami.perryman@dhs.ga.gov

Website:

Investigation Outcome Notification System (IONS)

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

DCCECE will process the Child Maltreatment Request on behalf of the provider.

Agency Name:

District Court of Guam

Contact Name:

Chief of Police

Address:

P.O. Box 23909 GMF, Barrigada, Guam - 96921

Primary Phone:

(671) 473-9100

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

Fee:

$15.00

Instructions:

1. Submit a letter of authorization signed by the subject for the release of possible criminal history information by GPD and include the following in the letter:
a. Complete name, including aliases/nicknames and other names used.
b. Date of Birth.
2 Enclose a clear copy of the subject's valid U.S. Federal/State Government issued photo ID; e.g. driver's license, U.S. passport.
3. Enclose payment of $15.00 in the form of U.S. Money Order or U.S. Cashier's Check payable to the "Treasurer of Guam".
4. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope so it can be mailed to yourself.
Mail the above to:
CHIEF OF POLICE
GUAM POLICE DEPARTMENT/POLICE CLEARANCES
PO BOX 23909 GMF, BARRIGADA, GUAM 96921

** Please be advised that this office is not provisioned to make long distance calls at this time.

Agency Name:

Bureau of Social Services Administration

Contact Name:

Linda B. Rodriguez

Address:

194 Herman Cortez Avenue, Hagatna, Guam - 69610

Primary Phone:

(671) 475-2653

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(671) 477-0500

Email:

linda.rodriguez@dphss.guam.gov

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Print and complete the attached Guam Child Abuse Registry Request.
2. Please email completed form to linda.rodriguez@dphss.guam.gov
Or mail to:
Bureau of Social Services Administration (BOSSA)
194 Hernan Cortez Avenue Suite 309
Hagatna, Guam 96910

Agency Name:

Criminal Justice Data Center - Criminal History Record Check Unit

Contact Name:

Jennifer Sablan

Address:

465 South King Street Room 102, Honolulu, Hawaii - 96813

Primary Phone:

(808) 587-3349

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(808) 587-3024

Email:

Website:

https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov/ahewa/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Human Services - Child Welfare Servies Branch

Contact Name:

CAN Clearances

Address:

420 Waiakamilo Road, Suite 300 A, Honolulu, Hawaii - 96817

Primary Phone:

(808) 832-0609

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(808) 832-0628

Email:

Website:

http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/ssd/backgroundcheck/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete the Consent to Release Information for the Child Protective Services System Central Registry Form that is attached.
2. Mail request to:
Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Services Branch
Statewide Child Welfare Services Section
420 Waiakamilo Road, Suite 300A
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Agency Name:

State Police - Bureau of Criminal Identification

Contact Name:

Address:

700 South Stratford Drive Ste. 120, Meridian, Idaho - 83642

Primary Phone:

(208) 884-7130

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(208) 884-7193

Email:

Website:

Idaho State Police

Crimintal Form Link

Idaho CP Registry Check Request Form.pdf

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Health & Welfare

Contact Name:

Address:

PO Box 83720, Boise, Idaho - 83704

Primary Phone:

(208) 334-5690

Secondary Phone:

(800) 340-1246

Fax:

Email:

IDCRCHECKS@dhw.idaho.gov

Website:

http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/AboutUs/CriminalHistoryBackgroundChecks/tabid/851/Default.aspx

Fee:

$20.00

Instructions:

1. Complete the Idaho Dept of Health and Welfare Authorization and Consent to Release Information form.
2. The form must be signed and Notarized.
3. Form must be Mailed with Check or Money Order for $20 to:
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Criminal History Unit
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-9815

Agency Name:

Illinois State Police, Division of Administration

Contact Name:

Bureau of Identification

Address:

260 North Chicago Street, Joliet, Illinois - 60432

Primary Phone:

(815) 740-5160

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(815) 740-4401

Email:

Website:

https://isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/NameBased

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Go to the website above and click on the CHIRP web portal
Get a Digital ID
Click on GREEN Get a Digital ID
Go to Bottom of page and Click on Non-Illinois Resident Accept
Click on Instructions and Application
Complete Online Application

Agency Name:

Department of Family and Children Services

Contact Name:

Address:

406 E. Monroe Street, Station 30, Springfield, Illinois - 62701

Primary Phone:

(217) 557-0758

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(217) 782-3991

Email:

DCFS.689Background@Illinois.gov

Website:

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=48125
/State of Illinois | Online Child Abuse Neglect Reporting: Home

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Effective immediately, Illinois department of Children & Family Services will no longer accept CFS689 (CANTS) forms via standard mail delivery.

CFS689 forms will only be accepted electronically, via our dedicated email address listed above.

The guidelines for submitting CFS689 clearance forms are as follows:

• Complete all applicable fields on the form, clearly and legibly. Forms will not be processed if deemed illegible. (typed forms are preferred)
• The form must be signed (hand-written) and dated within one year of the process date. (typed signatures are not accepted)
• In order to apply our clearance stamps and process your form, it must be submitted as a PDF attachment with no encryption. The PDF must be an external attachment (using the paperclip icon) and not imbedded into the body of the email.
• Attach a maximum of 20 PDF file-formatted CFS689 forms per email. Please combine multiple forms (up to 20) into 1 PDF document.
• If there is a POSITIVE HIT, you will receive an email notifying you that your results will be returned via standard mail or fax.
• Return Agency information is required. Please complete ALL agency fields in lower, left-hand corner.
• Our processing time fluctuates greatly throughout the year as it is based on the number of forms we receive. Please do NOT resubmit your request.

Agency Name:

Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning-Background Check Manager

Contact Name:

Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check

Address:

P.O. Box 6188, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Primary Phone:

(317) 232-8268

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/

Fee:

$16.32

Instructions:

Online Fee $16.32
Paper Fee $7.00 must be sent in the form of a money order and made out to the State of Indiana
Mail in application is attached. Mail in form is sent to:
Indiana State Police, Criminal History Limited Check
P.O. Box 6188
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6188

Agency Name:

Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning - Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Contact Name:

Lisa Ellis (Background check Manager)

Address:

402 West Washington Street, Room W361, Indianapolis, Indiana - 46204

Primary Phone:

(317) 232-3092

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(317) 234-4633

Email:

Outofstatechecks@fssa.in.gov

Website:

https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/index.html
FSSA: Forms.IN.gov

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Complete attached State Form 53323 - Consent to Release Information for Licensed Centers, Licensed Homes, Unlicensed Registered Ministries and CCDF LLEP's.

Please send completed form to either:
Kayla.Bodi@dhs.arkansas.gov
or fax to (501) 682 - 2317

Agency Name:

Division of Criminal Investigation

Contact Name:

Address:

215 East 7th Street , Des Moines, Iowa - 50319

Primary Phone:

(515) 725-6072

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(515) 725-6073

Email:

Website:

https://iowacriminalhistory.iowa.gov/default.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Central Abuse Registry Iowa DHS

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 4826, Des Moines, Iowa - 50305

Primary Phone:

(800) 972-2017

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(515) 564-4112

Email:

dhsabuseregistry@dhs.state.ia.us

Website:

https://dhs.iowa.gov/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete the Request for Child Abuse Information that is attached:
2. Email, mail or fax requests to State of Iowa
e-mail - dhsabuseregistry@dhs.state.ia.us
fax - (515) 564-4112
mail:
Iowa Department of Human Services,
Central Abuse Registry
P.O. Box 4826
Des Moines, IA 50305

Agency Name:

Bureau of Investigation - Attn. Central Repository

Contact Name:

Address:

1620 S.W. Tyler , Topeka, Kansas - 66612

Primary Phone:

(785) 296-8244

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(785) 368-6376

Email:

ks-helpcenter@egov.com

Website:

https://www.kansas.gov/kbi/criminalhistory/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

DCF/Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 2637, Topeka, Kansas - 66612

Primary Phone:

(785) 296-4653

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(866) 317-4279

Email:

Website:

http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Pages/Child-Abuse-and-Neglect-Central-Registry.aspx

Fee:

$10.00

Instructions:

1. Complete the Registry Release Form.
2. Mail attached form and payment to the State of Kansas:
DCF
Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry
P.O. Box 2637
Topeka, KS 66601

Agency Name:

State Police - Criminal Identification and Records Branch

Contact Name:

Captain Shane Bates

Address:

1266 Louisville Road, Frankfort, Kentucky - 40601

Primary Phone:

(502) 227-8700

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(502) 564-9713

Email:

Kwigglesworth@KY.GOV

Website:

Background Checks - kentuckystatepolice.org

Fee:

$20.00

Instructions:

Only obtained by mail, and payment must be by check or money order made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. Send filled out form, check or money order, and two self addressed stamped envelopes to the following two addresses:

1. The applicant's address
2. Arkansas Department of Human Services: Regulatory Check Unit
   700 Main Street
   P.O. Box 1437 Slot S-150
   Little Rock, AR 72203

Return the packet to:
Kentucky State Police
Criminal Identification and Records Branch
Criminal Records Dissemination Section
1266 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601

Agency Name:

Department of Community Based Services/Division of Child Care

Contact Name:

Address:

275 E. Main St., Mail Stop 3E-G, Frankfort, KY - 40621

Primary Phone:

(502) 564-9554

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(502) 564-9554

Email:

Website:

https://kog.chfs.ky.gov/home/

Fee:

$10.00

Instructions:

1. The Kentucky Child Abuse Registry is now via an online system. Please create an account.
2. A Debit or Credit Card Payment of $10 must be made online through the Kentucky Child Abuse Network (CAN) Portal.
3. Everything is completed electronically.

Agency Name:

Louisiana State Police: Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information

Contact Name:

Address:

7919 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 70809

Primary Phone:

(225) 925-4110

Secondary Phone:

(225) 925-7011

Fax:

Email:

Website:

https:// www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/early-childhood/out-of- state-authorization-form-for-louisiana-criminal-history-for-former- louisiana-residents.pdf?sfvrsn=2

Fee:

$26.00

Instructions:

On the bottom of the form please do the following:
1. Select the option to release the information to the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agency Representative;
2. Type in Arkansas Department of Human Services DCCECE
3. Type in Kayla Bodi, Regulatory Unit Program Manager
4. Type in 700 Main Street. P.O Box 1437 Slot S-150 Little Rock, AR 72203 as the CCDF Lead Agency Mailing Address; and then
5. Sign and mail in the form with the requested ID documents according to the instructions on the form.
6. Locate the fingerprint cards at your local police department.

Agency Name:

Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare

Contact Name:

CPS Intake

Address:

P.O. Box 3318, Baton Rouge, LA - 70821

Primary Phone:

(225) 342-6827

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(225) 342-3480

Email:

DCFS.ChildProtectiveServices.DCFS@la.gov

Website:

https://dcfscans.dcfs.la.gov/

Fee:

$25.00

Instructions:

Go to the above website and register with the CANS system.

Enter the Applicant’s/facility’s information as the requestor.

Print or screenshot the results and forward to the Arkansas Department of Human Services DCCECE Regulatory Unit

501-682-2317 fax
Kayla.Bodi@dhs.arkansas.gov

Agency Name:

State Bureau of Identification - Maine State Police

Contact Name:

Address:

45 Commerce Dr., Suite 1, Augusta, ME - 04333

Primary Phone:

(207) 624-7241

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(207) 287-3421

Email:

Website:

Maine Criminal History Record & Juvenile Crime Information Request

Fee:

$33.00

Instructions:

1) You will complete the application online.
2) You will need: Subject's full name Subject's date of birth Credit card or subscription with InforME

Agency Name:

Maine Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Child and Family Services

Contact Name:

OCFS Background Check Unit

Address:

11 State House Station 2 Anthony Ave., Augusta, Maine - 04333

Primary Phone:

(207) 624-7965

Secondary Phone:

(877) 680-5866

Fax:

(207) 287-5282

Email:

DHHS.CSPClearance@maine.gov

Website:

https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/carbc/user/start

Fee:

$15.00

Instructions:

Please read attached instructions in the blue notebook paper tab.
Go to: http://www.maine.gov/online/cpsbackgroundcheck

Agency Name:

CJIS-Central Repository

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 327087, Pikesville, MD 21282

Primary Phone:

410-764-4501

Secondary Phone:

888-795-0011

Fax:

Email:

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Human Resources In-Home Services Administration

Contact Name:

CPS Background Clearance Coordinator

Address:

311 W, Saratoga Street RM 553, Baltimore, Maryland - 21201

Primary Phone:

(800) 332-6347

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

http://dhr.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/background-search/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. All forms should be completed electronically. Complete the form on-line and then print it. (You may want to save the form to your computer.) INCOMPLETE OR ILLEGIBLE FORMS WILL BE RETURNED AND WILL CAUSE A DELAY IN THE REQUEST BEING PROCESSED. Must be notarized and signed.
2. Mail Request to State of Maryland:
Maryland Department of Human Resources
Social Services Administration
In-Home Services
311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 553
Baltimore, MD 21201

Agency Name:

Department of Criminal Justice Information Services: CORI Unit

Contact Name:

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts/Exectuive Office of Public Safety and Security

Address:

200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200, Chelsea, Massachusetts - 02150

Primary Phone:

(617) 660-4600

Secondary Phone:

(617) 660-4782

Fax:

(617) 884-4601

Email:

Website:

Criminal record checks | Mass.gov

Fee:

$25.00

Instructions:

You can do a local background check by mail or online.
Online:
Criminal record checks | Mass.gov

Mail requires a bank check or money order.
Mail in form and payment to:
Department of Criminal Justice Information Services: CORI Unit
200 Arlington Street,
2nd Floor, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150

Agency Name:

Department of Children & Families - Background Record Check Unit

Contact Name:

Address:

600 Washington Street, 6th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts - 02111

Primary Phone:

(617) 748-2079

Secondary Phone:

(800) 792-5200

Fax:

(617) 743-9902

Email:

Website:

Child Abuse and Neglect | Mass.gov

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Submit Requests on state form that is attached
2. Individuals must mail in notarized form and a self addressed envelope to:
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
Background Record Check Unit,
600 Washington Street
Boston MA. 0211

Agency Name:

State Police - Criminal Justice Information Center

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 30634, 7150 Harris Dr., Lansing MI 48909

Primary Phone:

(517) 332-2521

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(517) 241-0866

Email:

Website:

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1878_8311---,00.html

Fee:

$10.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Michigan Department of Human Services

Contact Name:

Children’s Protective Services Program

Address:

P. O. Box 30650, Lansing, Michigan - 48909

Primary Phone:

(517) 335-3704

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(517) 763-0280

Email:

westk3@michigan.gov

Website:

Central Registry Clearance Requests (michigan.gov)

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Submit Application on self by completing attached form.
2. Fax requests to State of Michigan:
Fax - (517) 763-0280

Agency Name:

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Contact Name:

Criminal History Access Unit

Address:

1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul , Minnesota - 55106

Primary Phone:

(651) 793-2400

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(651) 793-2401

Email:

Jean.Kelly@state.mn.us

Website:

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/background-checks.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Human Services Background Studies Unit

Contact Name:

Lori Steffan or Stephan Sarumi

Address:

P.O. Box 64172, St. Paul, MN 55164

Primary Phone:

(651) 431-6603

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(651) 297-1490

Email:

Website:

https://mn.gov/dhs/general-public/background-studies/

Fee:

$20.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form attached Consent/Authorization for Release of Information.
2. Send the form via fax or mail.
fax - 651-297-1490
mail:
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Background Studies Unit
PO Box 64172
St. Paul, MN 55164-0172

Agency Name:

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Contact Name:

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Address:

P. O. Box 9500, Jefferson City, Missouri - 65102

Primary Phone:

(573) 751-2330

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(573) 751-2607

Email:

Website:

http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/crimRecChk.html

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Contact Name:

Family Care Safety Registry

Address:

P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Primary Phone:

(866) 422-6872

Secondary Phone:

(573) 526-1974

Fax:

(573) 751-2607

Email:

fcsr@health.mo.gov

Website:

Family Care Safety Registry | Health & Senior Services (mo.gov)

Fee:

$15.25

Instructions:

Missouri has a process whereby only the licensed facility can complete the application for the Child Abuse Registry Clearance.
Complete the online registration and application at https://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr/
The facility will only have to pay the $15.25 when setting up the account.

Agency Name:

Montana Criminal Records

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 201403, Helena, Montana - 59620

Primary Phone:

(406) 444-3625

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(406) 444-0689

Email:

dojcriss@mt.gov

Website:

https://dojmt.gov/enforcement/background-checks/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Child & Family Services Division

Contact Name:

Records Requests

Address:

P.O. Box 8005, Helena, Montana - 59604

Primary Phone:

(406) 841-2400

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(406) 841-2487

Email:

ChildFamilyServicesDiv@mt.gov

Website:

https://dphhs.mt.gov/cfsd/backgroundchecks

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Release of Information and have it notarized.
2. Mail request to state to:
Montana Child and Family Services Division
Attn: Records Unit
PO Box 8005
Helena, Montana 59604

Agency Name:

Nebraska State Patrol

Contact Name:

Criminal Identification Division

Address:

3800 NW 12th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska - 68521

Primary Phone:

(402) 479-4971

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(402) 479-4321

Email:

nsp.criminalident@nebraska.gov

Website:

https://www.nebraska.gov/clickBackground/

Fee:

$15.50

Instructions:

Follow steps at the above website:
http://www.nebraska.gov/clickBackground/
Click on Criminal History Reports
Click on Get Started
You will need a credit card.

Agency Name:

Health & Human Services Division of Children & Family Services

Contact Name:

CPS Central Registry

Address:

P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska - 68509

Primary Phone:

(402) 471-9272

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(402) 742-2344

Email:

dhhs.cfscentralregistry@nebraska.gov

Website:

Child Care Subsidy Background Checks (ne.gov)

Fee:

$4.50

Instructions:

Organizations have the option of using the online portal or mailing in your request form.

For instructions on both options, please visit Central Registry FAQs (ne.gov)
Forms for mailing in your request can be found here: Central Registry Forms (ne.gov)

Agency Name:

Department of Public Safety

Contact Name:

Records, Communications, and Compliance Division

Address:

333 W. Nye Lane, RCCD, Suite 100, Carson City, Nevada - 89706

Primary Phone:

(775) 684-6262

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(702) 486-6660

Email:

Website:

https://rccd.nv.gov/

Fee:

$27.00

Instructions:

See attached packet or you can print from website below. Requires Fingerprints.
https:// rccd.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/gsdnvgov/content/Home/ Features/0000RCCD-006-082019rev__DPS-006__Request%20for%20Nevada%20Criminal%20History(19%20Aug%2019).pdf

Agency Name:

Nevada Division of Child and Family Services

Contact Name:

Attn: Child Abuse and Neglect Records Check

Address:

4126 Technology Way, 1st Floor , Carson City, NV 89706

Primary Phone:

(775) 684-7941

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(775) 684-4456

Email:

systems.advocate@dcfs.nv.gov

Website:

http://dcfs.nv.gov/Forms/CentralRegistry/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form FPO 0515: Request for Child Abuse/ Neglect Screening that is attached.
2. Option of Mail, or email Requests to State.
e-mail - DCFS-CANS@dcfs.nv.gov
Mail to:
Nevada Division of Child and Family Services, Central Registry
4126 Technology Way, 1st Floor
Carson City, NV 89706

No Criminal Request is needed. This is a NFF State.

Agency Name:

Department of Children and Families Office of Legal Affairs' CARI Unit

Contact Name:

Address:

, Trenton , New Jersey - 08625

Primary Phone:

(855) 744-4913

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

http://www.njportal.com/dcf/cari

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Please complete the Out of State CARI Check and follow the instructions.

Agency Name:

Department of Public Safety

Contact Name:

Drew Johnson

Address:

4491 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, New Mexico - 87507

Primary Phone:

(505) 827-3317

Secondary Phone:

(505) 827-9297

Fax:

(505) 827-3388

Email:

Website:

http://www.dps.state.nm.us/index.php/criminal-history-records/

Fee:

$15.00

Instructions:

1. Complete attached release form and have it notarized.
2. Obtain money order for $15 made payable to New Mexico Department of Public Safety
3. Mail both items to:
Department of Public Safety
Post Office Box 1628
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507

Agency Name:

ECECD (Early Childhood Education & Care Department) Background Check Unit

Contact Name:

Melissa Trujillo

Address:

PO Drawer 5119, Santa Fe, New Mexico - 87502

Primary Phone:

(505) 827-8022

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(505) 827-7422

Email:

ECECD.BCU@state.nm.us

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form:
Child Care Applicants Living Outside of New Mexico
New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department
Abuse and Neglect Authorization Form
2. Mail Completed Form To:
Arkansas Department of Human Services DCCECE
Regulatory Unit
700 Main Street. P.O Box 1437 Slot S-150
Little Rock, AR 72203
DCCECE will then e-mail the form to New Mexico CYFD and they will return information to our unit.

Agency Name:

State Division of Criminal Justice Services

Contact Name:

Adam Stefaniak

Address:

80 South Swan Street, 5th Floor, Albany, New York - 12210

Primary Phone:

(518) 485-0056

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(518) 457-7357

Email:

Website:

http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ojis/recordreview.htm

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Office of Children & Family Services New York State Central Register

Contact Name:

Tara Hughgill

Address:

P.O. Box 4480, Albany, New York - 12204

Primary Phone:

(800) 342-3720

Secondary Phone:

(518) 474-5297

Fax:

(518) 486-3424

Email:

Tara.Hughgill@ocfs.ny.gov

Website:

http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Authorization for Request for Information on History of Child Abuse and Neglect that is attached:
2. Mail Request To:
(Note: do not fax or e-mail) All request are processed the same day of receipt.
NEW YORK STATE
OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
STATEWIDE CENTRAL REGISTER
P.O. BOX 4480
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12204-0480

Agency Name:

DHHS Criminal Record Check Unit/Child Care Team

Contact Name:

Address:

2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699

Primary Phone:

(919) 814-6300

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(919) 661-5977

Email:

dhhs.cbc.unit@dhhs.nc.gov

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

NFF State no background check needed.
Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

DHHS Criminal Record Check Unit/Child Care Team

Contact Name:

Address:

2201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina - 27699

Primary Phone:

(919) 814-6300

Secondary Phone:

(800) 859-0829

Fax:

(919) 715-0987

Email:

Website:

https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Out-of-State-Background-Check-Information

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Home/DCDEE-Sections/Criminal-Background-Check-Unit/Out-of-State-Background-Check-Information
1. Applicant should complete attached documents and mail to address given above.
2. The address is also given on the attached document.

Agency Name:

Bureau of Criminal Investigation - Criminal Records Section

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 1054, Bismarck, North Dakota - 58502

Primary Phone:

(701) 328-5500

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(701) 328-5510

Email:

Website:

https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/criminal-history-records/requesting-criminal-history-record-check

Fee:

$15.00

Instructions:

Complete the request forms and mail with payment and application to:
Criminal Records Section
North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation
4205 State Street
PO Box 1054
Bismarck, N.D. 58502-1054

Agency Name:

Children and Family Services/NDDHS

Contact Name:

Tara Reed

Address:

600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 325 , Bismarck, North Dakota - 58505

Primary Phone:

(701) 328-2316

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(701) 328-0358

Email:

dhscfscbc@nd.gov

Website:

https://www.nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn00433.pdf

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form SFN 433 (12-2021) Child Abuse and Neglect Background Inquiry ND Form that is in the website link above or attached.
2. Forms can only be submitted by e-mail or fax:
Encrypted e-mails will not be accepted. If your organization requires encryption then you will have to submit the form via fax. Results are returned via secure e-mail and will require registration and a password. If you are unable to receive secure e-mails, you will have to submit the form via fax.

Agency Name:

Department of Public Safety, Records and Identification

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 500791 - Civic Center, Susupe, Saipan, Marianas Protectorate - 96950

Primary Phone:

(670) 664-9072

Secondary Phone:

(670) 664-9073

Fax:

(670) 664-9075

Email:

Website:

http://www.dps.gov.mp/bmv/recid

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

To obtain specialized information from records being maintained by the Department, submit a written request to the
Commissioner of the CNMI Department of Public Safety for approval. You may file the request in person or mail it to:
Records & Identification Section
P.O. Box 500791
Civic Center, Susupe
Saipan, MP 96950 or
Fax it to (670) 664-9075

Agency Name:

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation

Contact Name:

Conchita Mason

Address:

P.O. Box 365 or 1560 SR 56, London, Ohio - 43140

Primary Phone:

(740) 845-2000

Secondary Phone:

(740) 845-2212

Fax:

(740) 845-2633

Email:

Website:

http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/FAQ/Background-Check-FAQs.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Job & Family Services Office of Families & Children

Contact Name:

Barbara Parker

Address:

P. O. Box 183204, Columbus, Ohio - 43218

Primary Phone:

(877) 302-2347

Secondary Phone:

(866) 635-3748

Fax:

(614) 728-6726

Email:

barbara.parker@ifs.ohio.gov

Website:

https://occrra.org/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

-Go to the website: https://occrra.org/
-Create an account or sign in if you have already worked in daycare in OHIO
-Find your name – Request a Background Check
-Fill out online form
-In the area where you can type, enter “OUT OF STATE INQUIRY ARKANSAS” Send results to: Kayla.Bodi@dhs.arkansas.gov

Agency Name:

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

Contact Name:

Peggy Codding, Communications Superintendent

Address:

6600 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Primary Phone:

(405) 848-6724

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(405) 879-2503

Email:

Website:

Criminal History | Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Oklahoma Department of Human Service

Contact Name:

Laurie Morris

Address:

2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma city, OK 73105

Primary Phone:

(405) 522-1514

Secondary Phone:

(844) 834-8314

Fax:

(405) 521-4373

Email:

caniscps@okdhs.org

Website:

Restricted Registry — Joshua's List — Oklahoma Department of Human Services (okdhs.org)

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Applicant must request a Child Abuse Registry Clearance Letter from Oklahoma.
1. Go to: https://ccrrpublicjl.okdhs.org/ccrrpublicjl/public/
2. Click on Public Inquiry.
3. Enter your Social Security Number (preferred) OR First Name and Last Name
4. Screen Print the results.
5. E-mail the screen print to Kayla.Bodi@dhs.arkansas.gov

Agency Name:

Oregon State Police-CJIS Division-Unit 11

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208

Primary Phone:

(503) 378-3070

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(503) 378-2121

Email:

lori.barnes@state.or.us

Website:

https://www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/cjis/Pages/CCH.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Human Services Background Check Unit

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 14870, Salem, Oregon - 97309

Primary Phone:

(503) 378-5470 ext: 3

Secondary Phone:

(888) 272-5545

Fax:

(503) 378-6314

Email:

bcu.info@state.or.us

Website:

https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/BUSINESS-SERVICES/CHC/Pages/Child-Protective-Services-Checks.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Get the electronic form (MSC2702 4/18) from the above website. Using the form from the website enables you to type the information in.
Form must be typewritten and signed.
2. E-Mail completed form with signature to:
adam-walsh.oregon@state.or.us

Agency Name:

Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository-164

Contact Name:

Lieutenant Kevin Deskiewicz

Address:

1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - 17110

Primary Phone:

(717) 783-5592

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(717) 772-3681

Email:

Website:

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/Criminal-Background-Check.aspx

Fee:

$22.00 online/$20.00 mail-in

Instructions:

Online Submissions:

Go to: https://epatch.pa.gov/home

Paper Requests:

Go to: https://epatch.pa.gov/home
Go to the "Help" option on the top of the page
When you hover over the "Help" option, a drop down menu will appear
Scroll down and click on the form SPF-164
Mail completed form to:
Pennsylvania State Police
Central Repository-164
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

Agency Name:

Child Line & Abuse Registry Department of Human Services

Contact Name:

Tracey Isom

Address:

P.O. Box 8170, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - 17105

Primary Phone:

(717) 783-6211

Secondary Phone:

(877) 371-5422

Fax:

Email:

tisom@state.pa.us

Website:

https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

Fee:

$13.00

Instructions:

Paper Submission:

Obtain CY113 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification at www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov
Click Clearance Box
Complete and mail form to:
ChildLine Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 8170
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8170

Online Submission:

Go to: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

Agency Name:

Estado Libre Associado de Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico Police Department

Contact Name:

Address:

Ave. F.D. Roosevelt 601 - Curatel General, San Juan, Puerto Rico - 00936

Primary Phone:

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Website:

https://servicios.pr.gov/info

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

You will order a local background check at the online site above:

Agency Name:

Directora Centro Estatal

Contact Name:

Damaris Medina Ramos

Address:

P.O. Box 11398, San Juan, Puerto Rico - 00910

Primary Phone:

(787) 625-4900 ext: 1720

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

dmedina@familia.pr.gov

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Send an email to request the form need to submit.
2. After the form is completed email to Damaris Medina Ramos dmedina@familia.pr.gov for processing.

Agency Name:

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation

Contact Name:

Address:

150 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island - 02903

Primary Phone:

(401) 274-4400 ext: 2211

Secondary Phone:

(401) 274-4400 ext: 2029

Fax:

(401) 222-1331

Email:

Website:

https://riag.ri.gov/about-our-office/divisions-and-units/bureau-criminal-identification-bci

Fee:

$5.00

Instructions:

By Mail:
A signed and notarized release form attached.
A copy of a valid form of photo identification. Examples of acceptable identification include:
Valid state issued driver's license
Valid state issued identification card
Valid United States passport
Check or money order for $5.00, payable to "BCI." Credit cards and cash not accepted by mail.
Self-addressed, stamped envelope for return

Agency Name:

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Contact Name:

Janice Mitchell or Natasha House

Address:

101 Friendship St., Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Primary Phone:

(401) 528-3843

Secondary Phone:

(401) 528-3843

Fax:

(401) 528-3480

Email:

natasha.house@dcyf.ri.gov

Website:

https://dcyf.ri.gov/records-requests/ri-cps-history-search

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Please send an email to BackgroundCheck@dhs.arkansas.gov requesting a Rhode Island Child Maltreatment to be completed.
Be sure to include the applicant’s Search ID in your email.

Please contact the Regulatory Unit at 501-682-8590 for any questions.

Agency Name:

SLED Headquarters

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 21398, Columbia, South Carolina - 29221

Primary Phone:

(803) 896-8588

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(803) 896-7022

Email:

Website:

https://catch.sled.sc.gov/

Fee:

$26.00

Instructions:

You can do a local check online for $26 or use the attached document to submit mail and the fee is $25.

Agency Name:

Department of Social Services Central Registry

Contact Name:

Cashier

Address:

1535 Confederate Ave., P.O. Box 1520, Columbia, SC 29202

Primary Phone:

(803) 898-7318 ext: 4

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(803) 898-1206

Email:

CentralRegistryInfo@dss.sc.gov

Website:

https://dss.sc.gov/contact/

Fee:

$8.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form DSS Form 3072 Consent to Release Information
2. E-mail Requests to State
CentralRegistryInfo@dss.sc.gov

Agency Name:

Division of Criminal Investigation

Contact Name:

Address:

1302 East Highway 14 Suite 5, Pierre, South Dakota - 57501

Primary Phone:

(605) 773-3331

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(605) 773-4629

Email:

CPS@state.sd.us

Website:

https://atg.sd.gov/LawEnforcement/Identification/stateonlybgcheck.aspx

Fee:

$24.00

Instructions:

See instructions on website listed above. for South Dakota Local Background Check.

Agency Name:

Department of Social Services / CPS

Contact Name:

Nicole Lebeau

Address:

700 Governors Dive, Pierre, South Dakota - 57501

Primary Phone:

(605) 773-3227

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(605) 773-6834

Email:

nicole.lebeau@state.sd.us

Website:

https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form South Dakota Department of Social Services / CPS Background Request
2. Mail Requests to:
Department of Social Services / CPS
700 Governors Dive
Pierre, South Dakota 57501

Agency Name:

CPS History Searches and Due Process, Tennessee Department of Children's Services

Contact Name:

Address:

436-6th Avenue North, Cordell Hull Bldg. 8th Floor, Nashville, Tennessee - 37243

Primary Phone:

(615) 532-9856

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

EI_DCS_CPS_CentralRegistryCheck@tn.gov

Website:

https://apps.health.tn.gov/AbuseRegistry/default.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

To obtain the TN child abuse results, please go to the website above and enter your SSN or Name to search the Registry.
Screenshot the results, usually states - “NO RECORD” and forward to AR DHS Regulatory Unit.
Once completed, print out and email or fax to 501-682-2317, or Kayla.Bodi@dhs.arkansas.gov

Agency Name:

Bureau of Investigation

Contact Name:

Sharron King, Kenneth Blue

Address:

901 R.S. Gass Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee - 37216

Primary Phone:

(615) 744-4057

Secondary Phone:

(615) 744-4025

Fax:

(615) 744-4653

Email:

Website:

https://www.tn.gov/tbi/article/background-checks

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Texas Department of Public Safety-Crime Records Service

Contact Name:

Criminal History Inquiry Unit

Address:

P.O. Box 4143, Austin, Texas - 78765

Primary Phone:

(512) 424-7256

Secondary Phone:

Email:

errorresolution@txdps.state.tx.us

Website:

https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/

Fee:

$3.32

Instructions:

The website allows you to do a name-based check online with a credit card for $3.32 (includes taxes and fees).
Once you have obtained the result, please email it to backgroundcheck@ade.arkansas.gov.

Agency Name:

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Background Checks (BC)

Contact Name:

Centralized Background Check Unit

Address:

P.O. Box 149030 Mail Code 121-7, Austin, Texas - 78714

Primary Phone:

(800) 645-7549

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

TXAbuseNeglectBGC@dfps.texas.gov

Website:

http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Background_Checks/

Fee:

$0.00

The Texas Central Registry Portal is for personal requests only. Submission of background checks for someone else is not permitted. The email address that is used to create an account can only be used once.

1. The applicant is required to log on to the Texas Central Registry Portal by creating an account at My DFPS Application Passport (MYDAP) External Link.
   1. Submit Central Registry Check on yourself.
      1. Please review for accuracy before submitting, because certain fields cannot be edited.
      2. If you do not have a middle name, leave field _blank
   2. View the status of your Central Registry Check.
   3. Print or save a copy of your Central Registry Check.
   4. Email results to backgroundcheck@ade.arkansas.gov

Agency Name:

U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department

Contact Name:

Records Bureau

Address:

45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted, VI 00840

Primary Phone:

(340) 774-2211

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(340) 772-1504

Email:

Website:

http://www.vipd.gov.vi/

Fee:

$12.00

Instructions:

1. Complete attached form:
2. Get a $12.00 money order made payable to: Government of the U.S. Virgin Island
3. Make a copy of the ID used and enclose it.
4. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Mail all items to:
Virgin Island Police Department
Attn: Records Bureau - Alexander Farrelly
Justice Complex
St. Thomas, V.I. 00802

Agency Name:

Department of Human Services

Contact Name:

Natilie Lewis

Address:

1303 Hospital Ground , St. Thomas , Virgin Islands - 00802

Primary Phone:

(340) 774-0930 ext: 4110

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(340) 774-0082

Email:

Natalie.Lewis@dhs.vi.gov

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Contact Department of Human Services Virgin Islands
Phone: 340-774-0930 ext. 4110 Fax: 340-774-0082
Email: Natalie.Lewis@dhs.vi.gov

Agency Name:

Department of Public Safety

Contact Name:

Bureau of Criminal Identification

Address:

3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah - 84114

Primary Phone:

(801) 965-4445

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(801) 969-7065

Email:

Website:

https://bci.utah.gov/obtaining-utah-criminal-history-records-of-your-employees/

Fee:

$15.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Department of Human Services-Division of Child and Family Services

Contact Name:

Child Abuse Background Screening

Address:

195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah - 84116

Primary Phone:

(801) 538-4466

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(801) 538-3993

Email:

Child Protective Services | DCFS (utah.gov)

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form State of Utah Informed Consent and Release of Liability
2. Attach application along with a copy of driver's license.
3. Opition of Mail, E-mail or Fax Requests to State
EMAIL: dcfscentralregistry@utah.gov
FAX: Attn: Child Abuse Background Screening
801-538-3993
MAIL: Division of Child & Family Services
Attn: Child Abuse Background Screening
195 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Agency Name:

Department of Public Safety - Vermont Criminal Information Center

Contact Name:

Address:

45 State Dr., Waterbury, VT 05671

Primary Phone:

(802) 244-8727

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(802) 241-5552

Email:

Website:

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

Child Abuse Registry Unit DCF/ Family Services Division

Contact Name:

Address:

280 State Dr., HC 1 North, Waterbury, VT 05671

Primary Phone:

(802) 871-6474

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(802) 241-3301

Email:

dianne.jabar@state.vt.us

Website:

Requests From Out-Of-State Employers | Department for Children and Families (vermont.gov)

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form Self Request Information from the Vermont Child Protection Registry that is attached.
2. Attach a self addressed stamped envelope.
3. Mail Request to:
DCF - Child Protection Registry
HC 1 North Bldg. B
280 State Drive
Waterbury, Vermont 05671-1080

Agency Name:

Virginia State Police

Contact Name:

Address:

P.O. Box 27472, Richmond, Virginia - 23261

Primary Phone:

(804) 674-2131

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

Email:

background_checks@vsp.virginia.gov

Website:

Fee:

$15.00

Instructions:

Go to the Virginia State Police website link listed above. Click on Criminal History Records Check, Form SP-167. Complete the Non-Criminal Justice Interface page. Please send results to Arkansas Department of Human Services DCCECE at BackgroundCheck@dhs.arkansas.gov.

Agency Name:

Department of Social Services Child Abuse Central Registry Unit, OBI Search Unit

Contact Name:

Kristen Eckstein - OBI Supervisor

Address:

801 East Main Street, 6th Floor, Richmond, Virginia - 23219

Primary Phone:

(804) 726-7099

Secondary Phone:

(804) 726-7091

Fax:

Email:

kristen.eckstein@dss.virginia.gov

Website:

https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/licensing/ background_index_childrens_facilities/ founded_cps_complaints/032-02-0151-12-eng.pdf

Fee:

$10.00

Instructions:

Agency Name:

State Patrol - Identification and Criminal History Record Section

Contact Name:

Criminal History Support Unit

Address:

P.O. Box 42633, Olympia, Washington - 98504

Primary Phone:

(360) 534-2000

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(360) 534-2071

Email:

crimhis@wsp.wa.gov

Website:

https://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history/

Fee:

$11.00

Instructions:

Local Background Checks can be mailed in or completed online.
An online Request is $11 and a mailed in request is $32.
A mailed in request form can be found at the website listed above. The form can be completed electronically.

Agency Name:

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Child Care and Neglect (CAN) History Check Unit

Contact Name:

CAN History Check

Address:

500 1st Ave. South, Suite 501, Seattle, WA 98104

Primary Phone:

(800) 998-3893 Option 1

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(206) 464-7464

Email:

canhistorychecks@dcyf.wa.gov

Website:

https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/safety/can-founded-findings/history-checks

Fee:

$20.00

Child Abuse Portal Link

Welcome (wa.gov)

Instructions:

CAN requests should be submitted on the CAN History Check portal. Visit the website for instructions and portal link. Please read the applicable training portal guide for step-by-step instructions on submitting the request correctly.

Agency Name:

Metropolitan Police Department - Criminal History Section

Contact Name:

Michael Scott

Address:

300 Indiana Ave. N.W., Room 1075, Washington, District of Columbia - 20001

Primary Phone:

(202) 727-8625

Secondary Phone:

(202) 727-4245

Fax:

(202) 727-4464

Email:

michael.scott@dc.gov

Website:

https://mpdc.dc.gov/service/police-clearances-arrest-and-criminal-history-section

Fee:

$7.00

Instructions:

Write a NOTARIZED letter requesting a background check to:
Metropolitan Police Department
Criminal History Section
300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 1075
Washington, DC 20001
The letter must include the following information:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Self-addressed Stamped Envelope
$7 Money Order payable to the DC Treasurer (Checks Not Accepted)
Verified

Agency Name:

Child and Family Services Agency

Contact Name:

Address:

200 I Street, SE 3rd Floor , Washington D.C., - 20003

Primary Phone:

(202) 727-8885

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(202) 727-8040

Email:

cfsa@dc.gov

Website:

https://cfsa.dc.gov/service/background-checks

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

It will take the District of Columbia up to 30 days to process your CPR application.
Click on the blue notebook paper using Internet Explorer for your CPR Application.
1. Complete CPR Check Application and have it Notarized. Signature must be in blue ink.
2. The application packet must be mailed to the District of Columbia to the address below:
Attn: Child Protection Register Unit
Child and Family Services Agency
200 I Street SE, 3rd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20003

Agency Name:

West Virginia DHHR Bureau for Social Services

Contact Name:

ATTN: APS/CPS Background Check Unit

Address:

350 Capital St., Room B-18, Charleston, WV 25301

Primary Phone:

(304) 352-4429

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(304) 558-4563

Email:

bcf@wv.gov

Website:

http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Providers/Pages/CIB.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

Due to new Federal guidelines defined on 08/14/2017, no steps need to be taken by the applicant to obtain this criminal history information at this time from this specific state.

Agency Name:

West Virginia DHHR Bureau for Social Services

Contact Name:

Cher O' Brien

Address:

350 Capital St., Room B-18, Charleston, WV 25301

Primary Phone:

(304) 352-4429

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(304) 558-4563

Email:

fc697@wydhhr.org

Website:

https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Providers/Pages/Provider-Forms.aspx

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form BCF-PSRC Authorization and Release for Protective Service Record Check that is attached.
2. Mail Requests to:
Bureau for Children and Families 350 Capitol Street, Room 691
Charleston, WV 25301

Agency Name:

Department of Justice, Record Check Unit

Contact Name:

Katie Schuh

Address:

P.O. Box 2688, Madison, Wisconsin - 53701

Primary Phone:

(608) 266-7314

Secondary Phone:

(608) 264-6213

Fax:

(608) 267-4558

Email:

schuhkr@doj.state.wi.us

Website:

https://recordcheck.doj.wi.gov/

Fee:

$15.00

Instructions:

A local background check can be completed by mail or online. The mail in packet is attached and the online link is above.

Agency Name:

Department of Children and Families - Department of Safety and Permanence

Contact Name:

Address:

201 E. Washington Avenue 2nd Floor, PO Box 8916, Madison, Wisconsin - 53703

Primary Phone:

(608) 422-7000

Secondary Phone:

Fax:

(608) 226-5521

Email:

cwbckgrdrequests@wisconsin.gov

Website:

https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/mcps/records

Fee:

$0.00

Instructions:

1. Complete Form BCF-PSRC Authorization and Release for Protective Service Record Check
2. Option to Submit E-Mail or Fax Requests to State

Agency Name:

Division of Criminal Investigation

Contact Name:

Address:

208 South College Drive, Cheyenne, Wyoming - 82002

Primary Phone:

(307) 777-7181

Secondary Phone:

Fax: