How to Complete Background Checks
Arizona Level One Fingerprint Card
Of the eight required background checks, the Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card meets the requirements for four of the checks.
- National FBI Fingerprint Criminal History
- In-State Criminal History
- Arizona Sex Offender Registry
- Previous States of Residence Sex Offender Registry
Apply for your Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Click on Apply for a Card, then apply for a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Centralized Background Check (CBC) Portal
All child care providers - DES certified and contracted, DHS licensed centers and group homes, and CCR&R providers - must register their child care center with the Department of Child Safety Centralized Background Check (CBC) portal. If you already have an employer account through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Portal, you do not need to create an account. Log into: http://cbc.az.gov. Your DPS Portal is linked to the CBC Portal.
All staff must complete a CBC background check themselves. If the staff member has completed a fingerprint clearance through DPS, they will also have an account set up and ready to be logged into.
For more assistance with the CBC Portal, visit the DES CBC resource webpage.
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 and National Crime Information Center National Sex Offender Registry (name-based check)
Arizona will provide information regarding completion of these checks, and share here once finalized.
Arizona will provide information regarding completion of these checks, and share here once finalized.