Out-of-State Abuse and Neglect Checks
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
For all individuals requiring a background check who have lived in other states during any part of the last five years there must be an abuse and neglect registry check completed in each of those states.
Please review the instructions and complete the form required by each state listed below and return it to the Child Care Licensing Unit (unless otherwise indicated). Please call our office with any questions in order to ensure this process is completed as quickly as possible as it could impact your ability to work in a child care program.
Submit the completed state request, payment (if applicable), and New Hampshire Household and Personnel Form to:
Child Care Licensing
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
ALL forms should be submitted to CCLU. Results sent to CCLU from the individual will NOT be accepted. Please call with questions to ensure forms are completed properly and results are more timely.
ALL forms have been updated as of 09/2018 and are now fillable forms. Please have individuals type in their information and print the form to ensure timely and accurate results.
NOTE: If an individual has current fingerprint results and your program is submitting an H&P ONLY 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.
Alabama
Complete Requestor Information and remainder of Alabama Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Alaska
Complete Alaska Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Arizona
Complete Arizona Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Arkansas
Complete the three stage submission process via Arkansas' online portal.
- Access the portal at https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/request-a-child-maltreatment-check/
- 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.
California
- Complete, sign and notarize the California Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form.
- Upon receipt of the results, email a copy to the Child Care Licensing Unit.
Colorado
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 the Child Care Licensing Unit; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to the Child Care Licensing Unit. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Connecticut
Complete Connecticut Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Delaware
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 the Child Care Licensing Unit; then
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to the Child Care Licensing Unit. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Florida
Complete Florida Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Georgia
Complete Georgia Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Hawaii
Complete Hawaii Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Idaho
- Complete, sign, and notarize the Idaho Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit with a check for $20.00 made out to: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Illinois
Complete Illinois Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Indiana
Complete Indiana Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Iowa
Complete Iowa Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign in Section B and submit.
Kansas
- Complete and sign the Kansas Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit with a check for $10.00 made out to: Kansas Department of Children & Families
Kentucky
Complete the application via Kentucky's online portal.
- Access the portal here.
- 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.
Louisiana
N/A
Maine
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.
DO NOT SUBMIT for individuals UNDER 18 (Maine ONLY)
Maryland
Complete Maryland Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Massachusetts
Complete, sign, and notarize the Massachusetts Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit. NOT required for individuals UNDER 18.
Michigan
Complete Section 1 of the Michigan Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, attach a clear copy of a photo ID, and submit.
Minnesota
- Complete, sign, and notarize the Minnesota Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit with a check for $20.00 made out to: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Mississippi
- 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 the Child Care Licensing Unit.
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to the Child Care Licensing Unit. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Missouri
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.
Montana
Complete, sign, and notarize the Montana Abuse and Neglect Background Check Form and submit to the Child Care Licensing Unit.
Nebraska
- 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 with a check for $2.50 made out to: Department of Health and Human Services
Nevada
Complete Nevada Abuse and Neglect Background Check Form, sign, notarize and submit. In lieu of having the form notarized, it must be signed and include a copy of a Photo ID.
New Jersey
Complete New Jersey Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
New Mexico
Complete New Mexico Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
New York
Complete, sign, and notarize the New York Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, and submit.
North Carolina
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, with packet 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.
North Dakota
Complete the North Dakota Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form:
- Complete Part 1 in its entirety; and
- Sign and date sections a. and b. in Part III, and submit.
Ohio
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.
Oklahoma
No forms required.
Oregon
Complete Oregon Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Pennsylvania
- 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 with a check for $13.00 made out to: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Rhode Island
Complete Rhode Island Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
South Carolina
- Complete and sign the South Carolina Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit completed form with a check for $8.00 made out to: South Carolina Department of Social Services
South Dakota
Complete South Dakota Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Tennessee
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.
Texas
Complete sections 3 & 6 of Texas Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, notarize and submit.
Utah
Complete the Utah Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign and submit with a legible and current copy of one of the following photo identifications:
- Valid Driver's License;
- State Identification Card; or
- Passport.
Vermont
Complete Vermont Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
Virginia
- Complete, sign & notarize the Virginia Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- submit with a $10.00 MONEY ORDER ONLY made out to: Virginia Department of Social Services
Washington
- Complete and sign the Washington Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form; and
- Submit with a check for $20.00 made out to: DSHS Children's Admin
Washington, DC
Complete the Washington, DC Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign, enclose a color copy of a government-issued Photo ID, and submit to the Child Care Licensing Unit.
West Virginia
Complete West Virginia Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, sign in BLUE ink, and return.
Wisconsin
Complete Wisconsin Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form, have signature witnessed, and return.
Wyoming
- Access the portal at https://wyodfsportal.force.com/wydfs/s/
- 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, with the BRC packet to CCLU.
- Upon receipt, email a copy of the results to CCLUnit@dhhs.nh.gov. DO NOT use this email address during the online submission.
Puerto Rico
Complete Puerto Rico Abuse & Neglect Background Check Form and submit.
US Virgin Islands
No abuse and neglect registry.