Out-of-state registries

Office of Background Processing

Obtaining an out-of-state central or child abuse registry check

An out of state registry check is required to submit with your background screening application if the agency for whom you are applying with is providing youth residential services and you have lived outside of the State of Utah during the past five years. Please contact the background screening unit with the Office of Licensing if you have questions. The following list of contact information and forms has been compiled to assist you in making direct contact with states to obtain a child abuse registry check. Should you encounter information that is out of date, please contact the Office of Licensing and we will update this form.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: When requesting the check, let the other state know that it is for COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAMILY FIRST PREVENTION SERVICES ACT (rather than just saying it is for employment purposes). If the other state requires a letter of authorization from DHHS/State of Utah, you may use Out-of-state abuse and neglect registry letter (the fields for your name and the state to which you are sending it are editable if downloaded to your computer).

StatePhone numberEmail addressFormInstructions
Alabama334-242-1310https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iRcXoBfhLlN9bh0sYnmR5GDjJxx6SorR/view
Alaskahttps://docs.google.com/document/d/12ZfOXlIZ0cGacpJyGGa9Tr1WfmowRxvN/viewReturn form by email to [email protected].
Arkansas501-682-0405Directions and links to access the two-stage electronic submission process can be located at https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/. On the website, click 'Division of Children and Family Services" under the Division and Shared Services tab. Select the option to Request A Child Maltreatment Check. This process works best using Google Chrome.
California[email protected]Complete either the foster care/adoption agency form: https://oag.ca.gov/childabuse/outofstatefosteradoption or the self-inquiry form: https://oag.ca.gov/childabuse/selfinquiry
Colorado303-866-4119https://decl.my.site.com/providerhub/s/licensing-pre-biu
Connecticut860-685-8480https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/Background-Checks/Home?language=en_US
DelawareThe agency will need to request access to the Delaware Child Protection Registry Request Web Portal by going to https://childprotectionregistry.delaware.gov/s/login/. Once approved access to the web portal, you will then be able to download a consent form for the applicant in the lower right hand side of the site titled "Click here to download the consent form".
District of Columbiahttps://cfsa.dc.gov/service/child-protection-register-cpr#gsc.tab=0
Floridahttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZ6l3B-nUTWbBgD6U6lT8PtIJf8jTr-h/viewPlease submit a copy of your program/agency's DHS license along with the application in order for Florida to process it.
Georgiahttps://ionsrequestportal.dhs.ga.gov/General
Hawaii808-586-4888, 808-586-4993[email protected]https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/ssd/backgroundcheck/
Idaho208-332-7990[email protected]https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=18184&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS&cr=1
Illinois217-557-0758[email protected]https://dcfs.illinois.gov/
Indiana800-225-9173 (select option 1)https://magik.dcs.in.gov/BackgroundCheck/External/Forms
Iowa[email protected]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Unx76yIwwQbT9NAmegb3VSavgTwars_z/view
Kansas833-765-2003[email protected]http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Documents/OBI_1011_CAN_ROI.pdf
Kentucky800-372-2973Go to https://kog.chfs.ky.gov and create an account. Follow the directions to submit an out of state check request.
Louisiana225-219-3461[email protected]https://dcfscans.dcfs.la.gov/
Maine207-624-7240https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/provider-resources/ocfs-background-check-unit
Maryland800-332-6347https://dhs.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/background-search/
Massachusetts617-748-2000[email protected]https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-background-record-checks
Michigan517-335-3704https://www.michigan.gov/en/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/abuse-neglect/accordion/forms/central-registry-clearance-requests
Minnesota651-431-2700[email protected]https://mnmaltx.dhs.state.mn.us/Applicant
Mississippihttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1XHdon3Yvp3tQEaqs-5GXoZbJzpWkRRiP/view?usp=sharing
Missouri866-422-6872Got to https://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr/. Click on Register Online (you will need to enter the SSN twice). If the site shows that you are not registered, follow the instructions to register (it requires SSN, e-mail address, credit card information). Once registered, call 866-422-6872 and let them know you need a child abuse/neglect check. They will ask for the employee's social security number/name.
Montana406-841-2400https://dphhs.mt.gov/CFSD/BackgroundChecks
Nebraska402-471-9272[email protected]https://ecmp.nebraska.gov/DHHS-CR/
Nevada775-684-4400http://dcfs.nv.gov/Forms/CentralRegistry/
New Hampshire603-271-9025https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/child-protection-juvenile-justice/central-registry
New Jersey609-586-2600https://www.njportal.com/dcf/cari
New MexicoComplete and submit the New Mexico Child Abuse & Neglect Check form. Please email the completed form with a copy of your driver's license and a short statement regarding the type of employment (Youth Residential Services) and the name and location of the facility. The request must come directly from the applicant.
New YorkTo request records related to reports of child abuse and maltreatment in New York State, you will need to sign into the OCFS Request For Information (RFI) Portal using your NY.gov account at: https://cw.ocfs.ny.gov/ocfsrfiportal If you do not have a NY.gov account, click on the Create an Account link and follow the instructions to register your new account. Once you are signed into the OCFS RFI Portal, you will be prompted for information that will be needed to process your request.
North Carolina919-814-6300https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/A/ABCMS_Applicant_Instructions_v_1-0__09-2022.pdf?ver=h5PFJRTMlNfr5l0CYDcVLg%3d%3d
North Dakota701-328-2316[email protected]https://www.nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn00433.pdf
Ohio614-752-1298[email protected], [email protected]http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/SACWIS-FillinFormforAllegedPerpetrator.stmhttps://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/childprotectiveservices.stm
Oklahoma405-522-4051[email protected]https://ccrrpublicjl.okdhs.org/ccrrpublicjl/public/FindProvider.aspxhttp://www.okdhs.org/services/cps/Pages/outofstaterequestsforoklahomacpshistory.aspx
Oregon503-378-5470[email protected]https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/BUSINESS-SERVICES/CHC/Pages/Child-Protective-Services-Checks.aspx
Pennsylvania877-343-0494http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/form/s_001762.pdf
Rhode Island401-528-3842Directions: If you are an agency outside the state of Rhode Island and you are requesting a clearance for an individual who formally lived in the state, we require the following: A signed release from both the individual and the staff from the agency requesting the clearance. There is no form. You may send this release on agency letterhead. Please also include: Name DOB Previous Rhode Island address(es), if known Agency check or money order in the amount of $10.00 Made payable to “General Treasurer State of Rhode Island” Cash and personal checks are not accepted All requests can be submitted to: The Department of Children, Youth and Families Attn: Record Center, 2nd Floor 101 Friendship Street Providence, RI 02903 State agencies outside of Rhode Island are not required to pay the fee. And, may fax their requests to (401) 528-3480 with the information noted above on state letterhead. You may call (401) 528-3842 if you have any questions about making an Adam Walsh Child Abuse Registry request.
South Carolina803-898-7318 (extension 4)https://dss.sc.gov/media/1753/dss-form-3072_rev-may-18.pdf
South Dakotahttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1AwVt2Vek_kpeMKoY-y2nCcCIQcHXZIPQ/viewComplete the South Dakota permission to screen for reports of abuse or neglect form and have your employer fill out the bottom portion before submitting to South Dakota.
Tennessee615-741-9701[email protected]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WU94AMv7bsb5Z0Yddx9YyYgQhz7Av18q/view?usp=sharingTennessee requires the employer to fill out and send the form. They will not accept it from an individual employee.
Texas800-645-7549[email protected]https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Background_Checks/Central_Registry_Checks.aspCheck on the form - Other, Families First Prevention Act On page three, section four - use only the employee's name or email address One agency has had some success with getting the OOS from Texas back quicker by doing these two items.
Utah801-538-3993[email protected]https://dcfs.utah.gov/resources/records-request/
Vermont802-241-6474https://dcf.vermont.gov/registry/child-protection/checks
Washington800-562-5624[email protected]https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/forms/23-041.pdf
West Virginia304-558-0628https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/Providers/Documents/AUTHORIZATIONRELEASERECORDCHECK.pdf
Wisconsin[email protected]https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jgVt6d5uwvgF27rpak2PfRGjcCqFbo0rTo initiate the request process, please email the completed and signed form to [email protected] or fax the completed and signed form to (608) 226-5521
Wyominghttps://dfs.wyo.gov/about/central-registry/out-of-state-central-registry-requests/
American Samoahttp://dhss.as/
Guamhttps://guamchildcare.com/sites/default/files/bccs_consent_for_disclosure_form_8.22.23_-_fillable.pdfhttps://www.guamchildcare.com/
Mariana Islandshttps://www.childcare.gov.mp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CHILD-ABUSE-AND-NEGLECT-CLEARANCE-REQUEST-FINAL-8-5-2025.pdfhttps://www.dys.gov.mp/
Puerto Ricohttps://childcare.familia.pr.gov/proveedores/background-check.html
US Virgin Islandshttps://dhs.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CAN-REGISTRY-DHS-CONTENT.pdfhttps://dhs.vi.gov/children-youth-families/
Arizona602-364-4255[email protected]https://drive.google.com/file/d/17LTMT2Ls1oiXy-Phg_CRVqz8jqMmX2tC/view
Virginia804-726-7884https://centralregistry.dss.virginia.gov/crs/s/?language=en_US