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
Criminal History Fingerprint Facility Portal
Check applicant status or facility account balanceCriminal History Fingerprint Payment Portal
Online payment is now required to ensure timely fingerprint card processing. Background check ($50), replacement or extra background check reports ($15), or replacement or extra copies of a suitability letter ($10).
Child Care Background Checks
- Understanding Child Care Comprehensive Background Checks PDF
- How to Request a Mississippi Background Check for Child Care Employment
If you live and work in Mississippi, you can request a comprehensive background check for work in a Mississippi licensed child care facility. - Out of State Fingerprint Check Affidavit
If you are requesting a background check from a previous state of residence for work in a Mississippi child care facility. - Applicants Living in Another State
If you live in another state and are requesting a Mississippi Background check.
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.
- How to request a Mississippi background check for health care employment PDF
- Sample: Health care suitability letter PDF
- Sample: Health care waiver letter PDF
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.
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
