This process must be completed by mail and takes an average of 10 business days to complete. We currently do NOT have a way to request a background check on-line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cost is $20, check or money order. No cash. See the individual form for additional instructions and mailing address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click on any of the Background Check Links below to download the form in .PDF Format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure you pick the correct Background Check form before completing and submitting to Kentucky State Police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All employers who do not have a KRS requiring a criminal records check for pre-employment purposes should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/Employment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This form is to be used by a person seeking a Commercial Guide License from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, pursuant to 301 KAR 2:030:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Commercial Guide License<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Any adoption not being processed through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/ Adoptions and Foster Homes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Any agency with a position that requires an individual to have disciplinary power over a child should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/Minors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Any state licensed long-term care facility, nursing pool providing staff to a nursing facility, or assisted-living community, involving direct services to a resident or client should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/Long-Term Care Facility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All state licensed child care facilities should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/Child Care<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Individuals emigrating to a foreign country that requires a criminal records check should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/ Emigration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All Fire Departments (certified by the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education), Ambulance Services (licensed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky), or Rescue Squads (officially affiliated with a local disaster and emergency services organization or with the Division of Emergency Management) should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/Fire Department, Ambulance Service, Rescue Squad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyone applying for housing assistance and has been directed to conduct a criminal records check through the KSP should use this form. (Not all housing assistance providers accept KSP criminal records checks):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here to download Request For Conviction Records\/Housing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondary metal recyclers applying for a certificate of registration pursuant to KRS 433.902 from the Office of Occupations and Professions of the Public Protection Cabinet should use this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCommercial Guide License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Adoption\/ Foster Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Minors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Long-Term Care Facility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Childcare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Emigration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fire\/Ambulance Service \/ Rescue Squad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Secondary Metal Recyclers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n