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PLA > Professions > Criminal Background Checks Criminal Background Checks

Pursuant to Senate Enrolled Act 363: an individual applying for an initial license or certificate for certain license types with a postmark of July 1, 2011 or after shall submit to a national criminal history background check at the cost of the individual.  Criminal history background checks will not be required for renewal applications.

Please note:  A criminal background check (CBC) completed prior to the submission of an application for licensure will not be considered valid.

Criminal Background Check Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

List of Affected Licenses

Out-of-State Instructions

 

Private Investigator Firms and Security Guard Agencies Only

Instructions for Background Checks for Private Investigator Firms and Security guard Agencies can be found here.