Step-by-Step SFPS Background Check Process

( Effective May 1, 2023)

WHY BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE NECESSARY

Parents, legal guardians and the community entrust Santa Fe Public Schools with the safety and well-being of their children. The background investigation also helps protect students, their families, staff, volunteers and community members.

If you have questions about the website during the registration process, call: 877-472-6917.

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STEP 1

REGISTER ONLINE TO GET FINGERPRINTED 

Link to Online Registration

Fingerprinting & Enrollment Services Options Include:

  • New Appointments

    • The box highlighted in red is the starting point for new applicants

Fingerprinting for new applicants

  • To Mail in Your Fingerprint Card- For Out of state residents or individuals physically unable to be digitally printed are able to use this option. More information is available under Getting Started as a Volunteer FAQs .

To mail in a fingerprint card

STEP 2

APPLICATION DETAILS

  • An ORI is a nine-character agency number required, indicating location where your results will be delivered.

  • Below is the agency ORI number to use for volunteering with SFPS:

    • NM931140Z

Screen to enter in ORI #- Application Details

  • Use Agency Fingerprint Reason below-

    • 22-10-3-3 SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT

Enter in Application Reason Code

STEP 3

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PRIVACY ACT

  • Accept Acknowledgement/Release

Acknowledgement Form Sample

  • Privacy Act Statement

Privacy Act Statement Sample

STEP 4

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

  • The closest fingerprint locations are determined by the zip code entered

Enter Zip Code Screen

  • Select an appointment location, date and time

  • *Note: DPS is the location recommended for best fingerprinting results.

Select an appoint location, date and time

STEP 5

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

  • Enter demographic information

Caution Instructions for Application Information

Demographic information screen

  • Review application information for accuracy

Review application information screen

STEP 6

APPLICATION PAYMENT OPTIONS AND PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD

  • Processing fee is $59.00.

  • Choose a payment option

    • Credit card is most commonly used

Payment method screen

  • Enter your credit card information

credit card information screen

  • Thank you for completing the registration process!

  • Go get fingerprinted at your scheduled time and location!

  • Be sure to bring your registration confirmation number and a form of government issued identification, such as a driver's license.

ADDITION OPTION

To Look up or Change an Existing Appointment

  • To look up, reschedule or cancel your appointment, please choose one of the below methods to locate your record.

To Look up or Change an Existing Appointment

ADDITIONAL OPTION

For Fingerprint Rejection Notices

  • To schedule your retake fingerprints, we need to lookup your registration. Please choose one of the below methods to locate your record.

To schedule your retake appointment, we need to lookup your registration. Please choose one of the below methods to locate your record.