Criminal History Record Checks

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The MSDH Criminal History Fingerprint unit processes background checks for all Mississippi licensed Health Care and Child Care facilities. All background checks are processed through the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and are transmitted through the Mississippi Criminal Information Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases to complete the requirements for state and national background checks.

Portals for Child Care and Health Care Facilities

Child Care Background Checks

For additional information regarding interstate background checks, please contact Brittany Orr at 601‑364‑5062, or e-mail CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov

Health Care Background Checks

If you live and work in Mississippi, you can request a comprehensive background check for work in a Mississippi licensed health care facility.

Live Scan Fingerprinting

Schedule a live scan fingerprint appointment at a Mississippi county health department with our online form below.

Please make sure that you have submitted an application in SAFER for your applicant before scheduling. If the applicant is not in SAFER at the time of their appointment they will have to reschedule. Please contact the fingerprint unit for any questions you may have at 601‑364‑1102.

Contact

For questions surrounding background checks for licensed health care or child care facilities, please contact the Criminal History Record Check Division at 601‑364‑1102, fax: 601‑364‑5056, or e-mail CHRCUnit@msdh.ms.gov.

Location

143B LeFleur's Square
Jackson, MS 39211

Last reviewed on Jul 2, 2024 request edits

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