Step One

This portion of the background check is conducted by the Virginia Department of Social Services. The Central Registry Search form must be filled out and a $10.00 cashier's check or money order attached.  Please make the check payable to "Virginia Department of Social Services" and make sure you sign the money order/cashier's check, if required.  A notary is no longer required!    

Tips for Completing the VDSS Central Registry Form:

• • • Print ALL pages of the Central Registry background check.
    • Use black ink or type the form.
    • Make sure the writing is legible.
    • DO NOT use white out or mark through any information that is incorrectly entered. 
    • Do not use initials - full names are required.  If the name is an initial only, indicate "Initial Only."
    • Middle name should be the middle name given at birth.
    • Maiden name should be the last name before marriage.  
    • If you have never been married, please mark Single and list N/A in the box below.
    • Dates of birth must be included for all spouses listed and all children.  Unknown is not acceptable and will be returned, which will delay the process.
    • Make sure to sign your form on the second page.  The notary section should be left blank.
    • You may mail the form to the address on the form or you may return the form to the school for mailing.
    • Attach your money order or cashier's check made payable to "Virginia Department of Social Services" and make sure you sign the check. Personal checks or cash WILL NOT be accepted.