How to Complete Background Checks
Arizona Level One Fingerprint Card
Of the 8 required background checks, the Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card meets the requirements for 5 of the checks.
- National FBI Fingerprint Criminal History
- In-State Criminal History
- National Crime Information Center National Sex Offender Registry
- Arizona Sex Offender Registry
- Previous States of Residence Sex Offender Registry
To apply for your Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, go to https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint.
Click on Apply for a Card, then apply for a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Arizona Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
DHS Licensed Center or Group Home (not contracted with DES)
To request this check providers must submit a Direct Service Central Registry Clearance Form (DCS-1083B) to DCSCentralRegistry@azdcs.gov.department form as described at https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/childcare-facilities/index.php#providers-non-contractor-registry
The following types of providers are required to complete a Direct Service Central Registry Clearance Form (DCS-1083B) for each employee or Household Member over the age of 18 and email it directly to Department of Child Safety using the following email address: DESCANRegistrychecks@azdcs.gov in order to initiate a central registry background check:
Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
This check is only required if the provider, employee, or household member has lived in another state within the last 5 years. To request an interstate child abuse and neglect registry check, complete the Request for Search of Background Checks Form (CCA-1211A). You will need to download and complete the State Specific Forms prior to submitting your request.
NOTE: If you are a DHS Licensed Center or Group Home that is not contracted with DES, Arizona will provide information regarding completion of this check, and share here once finalized.
DHS Licensed Center or Group Home (not contracted with DES)
To request this check providers must submit a Direct Service Central Registry Clearance Form (DCS-1083B) to DCSCentralRegistry@azdcs.gov.department form as described at https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/childcare-facilities/index.php#providers-non-contractor-registry
The following types of providers are required to complete a Direct Service Central Registry Clearance Form (DCS-1083B) for each employee or Household Member over the age of 18 and email it directly to Department of Child Safety using the following email address: DESCANRegistrychecks@azdcs.gov in order to initiate a central registry background check:
- DHS Licensed Center or Group Home (contracted with DES)
- DES Certified Family Child Care Providers
- CCR&R Registered Providers
Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check
This check is only required if the provider, employee, or household member has lived in another state within the last 5 years. To request an interstate child abuse and neglect registry check, complete the Request for Search of Background Checks Form (CCA-1211A). You will need to download and complete the State Specific Forms prior to submitting your request.
NOTE: If you are a DHS Licensed Center or Group Home that is not contracted with DES, Arizona will provide information regarding completion of this check, and share here once finalized.
Interstate Criminal History Check
Arizona will provide information regarding completion of this check, and share here once finalized.
Arizona will provide information regarding completion of this check, and share here once finalized.
