Out-of-State Background Checks for Child Care
Information regarding background checks for all individuals who have lived in other states during any part of the last five years and are seeking a child care license.
Step One: For each state/territory lived in within the last five (5) years, including the state you currently live in if not NH, click on the name of the state/territory below to view more detailed instructions.
Step Two: Download and complete the appropriate out-of-state forms for both the abuse and neglect check AND criminal background check. All forms are fillable, so individuals should type in their information, then print the forms.
Step Three: Review all forms to ensure they have been completed in full, and have been signed, dated, and notarized when required. Some states require a parent or legal guardian signature for anyone 18 years or younger, witness signatures, copies of photo IDs, etc.
Step Four: Submit all completed forms and required fees, if applicable, and additional requirements if noted, in one packet to CCLU at the address below. DO NOT send them to other states.
Child Care Licensing
NH Dept. of Health & Human Services
129 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301
Step Five: If an online portal is listed, you must use that portal to complete the required submission. All information provided must be that of the individual, including their email and mailing address.
Step Six: Submit proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov, as well as the results once they are received.
- If an individual is completing a renewal BRC, please ask CCLU or the individual if they have already had out-of-state checks completed for previous residences. If they have, there is no need to resubmit the out-of-state forms.
- CCLU cannot make a full determination on an individual's BRC submission until we receive the results from all background checks, or forty-five (45) days from the date that a complete submission was received, whichever occurs first.
- States noted as "NFF States" participate in the National Fingerprint File, and are part of the Compact, which is the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act of 1998. Additional criminal background check submissions are not required for these states.
Alabama
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check - EVERYONE COMPLETES
Complete the Requestor Information and remainder of the form and submit to CCLU.
NOT required for individuals UNDER 18 years of age.
Criminal Background Check - NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs
Alabama requires the submission of fingerprints to perform a Criminal Background Check.
- Complete the state form, and sign;
- Obtain a copy of your fingerprints taken by an authorized law enforcement agency (contact a local PD and explain you need fingerprints to be taken for an Alabama criminal background check); and
- Submit to CCLU with a copy of a valiid photo identification, and a cashier's check or money order for $25.00 made out to: ALEA.
Alaska
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the state form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete and sign the state form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check or money order for $20.00 made out to: State of Alaska
Arizona
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the release form, sign, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
NFF State
Arkansas
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Access the Arkansas Central Registry portal;
- Watch the video provided;
- Complete the online submission, including payment. When an email address is required, enter the child care program's email address to ensure that the confirmation and results are returned to the program;
- Email a copy of the confirmation email as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then,
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete, sign, and notarize the state form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check or money order for $25.00 made out to: Arkansas State Police.
California
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete, sign, and notarize the state form and submit to CCLU.
- Upon receipt of the results, email a copy to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete and sign the state form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check or money order for $25.00 made out to: California Department of Justice.
Colorado
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the application via Colorado's online portal.
- Access Colorado's online portal;
- Read the information provided, then click on the blue Get Started button;
- Select Individual, then fill in all required fields under Requestor's Details;
- Select Employment under Reason for Your Request, and continue to follow prompts to complete the online submission, including payment;
- Use the individual's email address when an email address is requested (only the individual being checked can receive their results);
- Email a copy of the confirmation as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to the CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Connecticut
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Connecticut Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Delaware
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the application on Delaware's online portal.
- Access the online portal here.
- Complete the "New Individual Registration."
- Log in and complete the online submission, including payment. When an email address is required, enter the child care program's email address to ensure that the confirmation and results are returned to the program.
- Email a copy of the confirmation email as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Florida
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Florida Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Record Check
NFF State
Georgia
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the Georgia Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Hawaii
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the Hawaii Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Idaho
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete, sign, and notarize the Idaho Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check for $20.00 made out to: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Illinois
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Illinois Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the submission process via Illinois' online portal.
- Click on "CHIRP";
- Click on "Get a Digital ID";
- Click on the GREEN "Get a Digital ID";
- Go to the bottom of the page and click on "Non-Illinois Resident Accept";
- Click on "Instructions and Applications";
- Complete the online application following the instructions provided;
- Email a copy of the confirmation email as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Indiana
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the Indiana Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU. Parent signature is required for individuals UNDER 18 years of age.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the state form, sign, and submit to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Iowa
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the Iowa Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign in Section B and submit to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Kansas
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete and sign the Kansas Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check for $10.00 made out to: Kansas Department of Children & Families
**Parent signature required for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Kentucky
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the application via Kentucky's online portal.
- Create a new account;
- Sign in and complete the online submission, including payment. When an email address is required, enter the child care program's address to ensure that the confirmation and results are returned to the program;
- Email a copy of the Confirmation email as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete the state form, have signature witnessed; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check or money order for $20.00 made out to: Kentucky State Treasurer.
Louisiana
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals under 18 years of age**
Complete the application via Louisiana's online portal.
- Registration with the CANS system must be completed by the program. For specific instructions on using their portal, click on the large question mark (?) in the top right corner of the screen;
- Complete the online submission, including payment, as instructed;
- Retrieve the results from the online portal and save as a PDF;
- Email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete the state form, have siganture witnessed; and
- Submit all thee (3) pages to CCLU with a cashier's check or money order for $26.00 made out to: Louisiana State Police.
Maine
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals under 18 years of age**
Complete the Maine Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit request via Maine’s online portal:
- Access the portal at apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/carbc/user/start;
- Review the sections titled ‘Fees’ and ‘What you will need’, clicking on the link located under the third bullet to reveal detailed instructions for completing the submission;
- Select a payment option to begin;
- Complete the online submission, entering the child care programs email address where an email address is requested to ensure that the confirmation and results are returned to the program;
- Submit a copy of the Confirmation page as proof of submission, with packet to CCLU; then,
- Email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov upon receipt. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs** **NOT REQUIRED for individuals under 18 years of age**
Complete the submission process via Maine's online portal.
- Review the sections title "Fees" and "What you will need";
- Select the green Credit Card link to begin;
- Complete the online submission, including $31.00 payment via credit card;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then,
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Maryland
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Maryland Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU via postal mail.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Massachusetts
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Complete, sign, and notarize the Massachusetts Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU via postal mail.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
If you have a valid Massachusetts driver's license, complete the submission process via Massachusetts' online portal.
- Click on "Register for iCORI as an Individual";
- Click on "Create a New Account" or "Access an Existing Account";
- Click on "Register as an Individual";
- Answer "yes" to Question 2, and "no" to all others;
- Complete the online submission, including the $25.00 payment via credit card;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then,
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
If you do not have a valid Massachusetts driver's license:
- Complete, sign, and notarize the Massachusetts state form;
- Submit to CCLU with a cashier's check or money order for $25.00 made out to: Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Michigan
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Section 1 of the Michigan Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, attach a clear copy of a photo ID, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Minnesota
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete, sign, and notarize the Minnesota Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit to CCLU by mail with a check for $20.00 made out to: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Mississippi
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the application via Mississippi's online portal.
- As the employer, you must complete the Powerform Signer Information form, and then click "Begin Signing."
- An access code will be sent via email to the email address you provided. Copy and paste the code into the box, then press "Validate."
- Follow the instructions until you press finish/complete, then inform the staff member that they will receive an email that they must read and respond to within 24 hours or the application will expire and the process must start over.
- The staff member will follow the instructions provided, pressing complete/finish and submit their application.
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Mississippi requires the submission of fingerprints to perform a Criminal Background Check. Complete the submission process and payment via Mississippi's online portal.
- Scroll down to "Child Care Background Checks";
- Click on "Applicants Living in Another State";
- Review the instructions provided, then click on the blue Criminal History Fingerprint Payment Portal link;
- Select "Child Care Facility" from the drop-down menu, then enter the facility code CH0104758 when prompted;
- Complete personal information, and make $50.00 payment via credit card;
- Obtain an original fingerprint card, following the instructions provided during Step 4 above;
- Submit the original fingerprint card and a copy of the payment confirmation page to CCLU; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Missouri
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the application via Missouri’s online portal.
- Access the portal at https://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr/;
- Review 'Online Registration Instructions', then return to home screen and click on 'Register Online', following the instructions provided;
- Complete the online submission. If an email address is required, enter the child care programs email address to ensure that the confirmation and results are returned to the program;
- Email a copy of the Confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then,
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Montana
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Complete, sign, and notarize the Montana Abuse and Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check
NFF
Nebraska
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete Nebraska Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign & notarize signature section (If under 19 years of age a legal guardian must sign and have their signature notarized); and
- Submit to CCLU with a check for $2.50 made out to: Department of Health and Human Services
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the submission process via Nebraska's online portal.
- Click on "Criminal History Reports";
- Click on "Get Started";
- Select "Proceed Using Credit Card";
- Complete the online submission following the instructions provided, including payment of $15.00 via credit card;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT used this email address during the online submission.
Nevada
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Nevada Abuse and Neglect Background Check Form, sign, notarize and submit to CCLU. In lieu of having the form notarized, it must be signed and include a copy of a Photo ID.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Nevada requires the submission of fingerprints to perform a Criminal Background Check.
- Complete the state form, and sign;
- Obtain an original fingerprint card, following the instructions provided on page 1 of the state form, signature and date required of the individual and the certified fingerprinting technician; and
- Submit to CCLU with a certified check or money order for $27.00 made out to: Nevada Department of Public Safety.
New Jersey
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the New Jersey Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
New Mexico
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Complete the New Mexico Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete, sign, and notarize thes tate form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a money order for $15.00 made out to: Department of Public Safety.
New York
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Complete, sign, and notarize the New York Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
North Carolina
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the application via North Carolina's online portal.
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Access the portal at https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/
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Review all information provided on the homescreen, paying close attention to the instructions above the yellow REGISTER/FORGOT PASSWORD box. Click on that link, then "Register!" to create a NCID user account.
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Complete the online submission, entering the child care program's email address if an email address is requested to ensure that the confirmation and results are returned to the program.
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Submit a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLU.
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Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
North Dakota
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the North Dakota Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form:
- Complete Part 1 of the state form in its entirety; and
- Sign and date sections a. and b. in Part III, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete the state form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check or money order for $15.00 made out to: North Dakota Attorney General.
Ohio
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the application via Ohio's online portal.
- Access the online portal;
- Create an account or sign in if you have already worked in child care in OHIO;
- Find your name - Request a Background Check;
- Fill out the online form, and in the area where you can type, enter "OUT OF STATE INQUIRY - NH, send results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov;"
- Once complete, email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Oklahoma
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the process via the Oklahoma online portal.
- Click on "Public Inquiry";
- Enter your Social Security Number (preferred) OR First Name and Last Name; then
- Screenshot the result page and email it as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Oregon
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry
Complete Oregon Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Pennsylvania
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete and sign the Pennsylvania Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form from the "Applicant Demographic" section and below (2 sides);
- Complete the Consent/Release of Information Authorization Form (2 sides); and
- Submit both forms to CCLU with a check for $13.00 made out to: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the state form; and
Submit to CCLU with a certified check or money order for $22.00 made out to: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Rhode Island Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete, sign, and notarize the state form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a color copy of a government-issued Photo ID with a date of birth on it, and a check or money order for $5.00 made out to: BCI
South Carolina
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the submission process via South Carolina's online portal.
- Read the instructions under "Submitting a Central Registry - One Time Request (Non Account Holder)";
- Click on the green "Click Here to Submit a Central Registry One Time Request";
- For "I am a*" select "Out of State Child Care lives in another state," then for "State" select NH.
- Complete the online submission, including $8.00 payment via credit card;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; and
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete and sign the state form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a business check, certified/cashier's check, or money order for $25.00 made out to: SLED.
South Dakota
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the South Dakota Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete the state form and have signature witnessed by two individuals; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check or money order for $24.00 made out to: South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation.
Tennessee
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete a Tennessee Abuse Registry check via Tennessee’s online portal:
- Access Tennessee's online portal;
- Enter either your Social Security Number or Full Name to search the Registry;
- Screenshot the results, which will include your SSN if you choose to search this way, so it is recommended that you search by Full Name; then
- Save the screenshot, and email it to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Texas
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the submission process via the Texas online portal.
- Click on "Sign Up Now" to register;
- Select "User Type - Central Registry";
- Complete the information requested, following the prompts provided;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; and
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the submission process via the Texas online portal.
- Click on "Criminal History Conviction Name Search";
- Click on "Create Account";
- Complete the online submission, including payment;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Utah
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the Utah Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign and submit to CCLU with a legible and current copy of one of the following photo identifications:
- Valid Driver's License;
- State Identification Card; or
- Passport.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Vermont
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Vermont Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Virginia
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete, sign & notarize the Virginia Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a $10.00 MONEY ORDER ONLY made out to: Virginia Department of Social Services
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the submission process via Virginia's online portal.
- Click on Criminal Records Check on the left hand side;
- Click on Criminal History Records Check (SP-167);
- For the request type, select "Criminal History Search;"
- For "Purpose," select "Other Purpose;"
- For "Specify Purpose," type "Employment in NH;"
- Complete the online submission, including payment, entering the individual's email and mailing address where both are requested to ensure that the confirmation and results are delivered to the individual;
- Complete the online signature and notary;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; and
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Washington
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
- Complete and sign the Washington Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a check for $20.00 made out to: DSHS Children's Admin
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the submission process via Washington's online portal.
- Click on "Establish a New Credit Card Account";
- Complete the online submission, including payment;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; and
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Washington, DC
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the Washington, DC Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign, enclose a color copy of a government-issued Photo ID, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs** **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
- Complete, sign, and notarize the state release form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a money order for $7.00 made out to: DC Treasurer
West Virginia
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Complete West Virginia Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign in BLUE ink, sign, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
Wisconsin
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Complete the Wisconsin Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, have signature witnessed, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the submission process via Wisconsin's online portal.
- Click on "Register for a User Account";
- Complete the registration process;
- Complete the online submission, including payment;
- Email a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; and
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov.
Wyoming
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the submission process via Wyoming's online portal.
- Answer the two questions located under "SUBMIT A NEW CENTRAL REGISTRY SCREEN," choosing "Individual Requesting a Central Registry Screen," then click the purple "SUBMIT" button.
- Read all instructions thoroughly to ensure you complete each section as required, complete the "PERSON(S) TO BE SCREENED" section, entering the name of the person being screen and their email address; then complete the "REQUESTOR INFORMATION" based on the information pertinent to the child care program, including the program's email address.
- Submit the $10.00 required fee for each individual screened, via debit/credit card.
- Submit a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLU; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Criminal Background Check
NFF State
American Samoa
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the release form, sign, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs** **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
Complete the release form, sign, and submit to CCLU.
Guam
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the release form, sign, and submit to CCLU. Parent signature and copy of ID are required for individuals under 18.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs** **NOT REQUIRED for individuals UNDER 18 years of age**
- Complete, sign, and notarize the release form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a clear copy of a government-issued photo ID, and a cashier's check or money order for $15.00 made out to: Treasurer of Guam.
Puerto Rico
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete Puerto Rico Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
Complete the process via Puerto Rico's online portal.
- Scroll down and select "Request Certificate";
- Complete Request for a Certificate of Criminal Record;
- Click "Process Request";
- Follow any additional prompts provided;
- Submit a copy of the confirmation page as proof of submission to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Northern Mariana Islands
Child Abuse and Registry Check
N/A
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete the release form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a copy of a valid photo identification, and check or money order for $25.00 made out to: CNMI.
US Virgin Islands
Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
Complete the release form, have the signature witnessed by two (2) individuals, and submit to CCLU.
Criminal Background Check **NOT REQUIRED for individuals working in 24-Hour Residential Programs**
- Complete, sign, and notarize the release form; and
- Submit to CCLU with a clear copy of a government-issued photo ID, and a money order for $12.00 made out to: U.S. Virgin Islands Government.