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There are three different types of applications to select from to complete the Criminal History record check. Please read the descriptions below to determine which of the applications is correct for you.
The Division of State Police, Criminal Information Unit (CIU) provides fingerprint-based New Jersey criminal history record checks to any resident of the State of New Jersey requesting a copy of their own criminal history record.
Click on “File Authorization and Make Electronic Payment for Criminal History Record Check.”. Select the second option: “Archive Application Request (Applicants Previously Fingerprinted for the Department of Education and Approved Subsequent to February 2003).”.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEW APPLICANTS. Access the Office of Student Protection’s direct web address to begin the process. The web address is: https://www.nj.gov/education/crimhist. Click on “File Authorization and Make Electronic Payment for Criminal History Record Check.”
Go to https://homeroom4.doe.state.nj.us/chr/ to access Criminal History Review Unit authorization form. OPTION 1: NEW APPLICANTS (never fingerprinted for the NJDOE) Select the first option: New Administration Fee Request (New Applicants Only) .
Please call the Office of Student Protection only after waiting fourteen (14) days before checking on your approval. Please enter your Social Security Number and Date of Birth. This is a secure website. All SSNs are transmitted using an encrypted (SSL) connection.
Step Two: Complete Criminal History Record Check Process. Go to the Identogo Website to schedule an appointment and pay fingerprinting fees ($66.05 for those who have never been fingerprinted in New Jersey, or $29.75 if previously printed through the NJDOE subsequent to March 2003).
