A Criminal Background Check is required by law for all persons who provide child care in North Carolina. The Criminal Background Check Unit provides valuable services to providers, other units within DHHS and the public.
Background checks must be done every three years.
Gives more information about the process of completing a Criminal Background Check
What information you will need to complete a background check
The law in NC about Criminal Background Checks
Step by step instructions about the application
Fingerprints Must be captured by the local police agency and submitted to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) within seven days of completing the background check application or you will have to submit another application and pay the fee again.
Please read through the fingerprint information before starting your application.
*Employees are responsible for paying the $26.50 for their background checks*
Fingerprints Must be captured by the local police agency and submitted to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) within seven days of completing the background check application or you will have to submit another application and pay the fee again.
Tuesdays & Thursdays only from 7am-9am & 1pm-3pm by appointment only.
The above times are broken down into 15 minute increments to allow time for each individual to be processed without being rushed. The process takes about 10 minutes to complete.
The fingerprinting fee is based on the individuals address listed on their DL or ID. If the address is within the Rocky Mount city limits it is $15, if outside of the city limits of Rocky Mount it is $25. (applies to City Limits not just a Rocky Mount address)
We will submit the fingerprints electronically to the NC SBI immediately before individual leaves.
Individuals need to bring the following to their appointment:
1) Valid drivers license or ID
2) the authorization release of information forms for electronic submission
3) $15 or $25 fee - the fee is only payable in the form of cash or check, we can not take payment using any type of CC/Debit card.
To schedule a fingerprinting appointment the individual will need to call 252-972-1679 or 252-972-1423. They can leave a voicemail for a call back if there is no answer. Please be advised that it is important that individuals arrive on time for their appointments due to other time slots being scheduled as well. If anyone needs to cancel an appointment, they can call one of the above numbers ahead of time to do so.
EDGECOMBE COUNTY: Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office ~ 3005 Anaconda Rd, Tarboro, NC ~ 27886 (252) 824-3602 ~ Fee: $5
HALIFAX COUNTY: Halifax County Sheriff's Office ~ 355 Ferrell Ln ~ Halifax, NC 27839 ~ (252)583-8201 ~ Fee: $10
NASH COUNTY : 330 S Church St ~ Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ~ (252) 972-1679 ~ Fee: $15 (county resident) $25 (non-county resident)
WILSON COUNTY: Wilson County Sheriff Office ~ 100 E Green St ~ Wilson, NC 27893 ~ (252)237-2118 ~ Fee: $10 (cash Only)
Note: Be advised this information is subject to change at the local level. Please contact your local agency before obtaining fingerprints.