Criminal Police Check

To complete a State of Connecticut criminal police check on a prospective employee:

Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Identification
Box 2794
Middletown, Connecticut 06457

(860) 685-8480

Address a written inquiry and a $25 check to “Commissioner of Public Safety” The request must include full name of individual and their accurate and complete date of birth.

The department will respond back to you in writing stating the absence or presence of criminal conviction(s). If there is evidence of criminal conviction(s), it will be included in the response.

If you are utilizing a nanny agency who reports that they complete a state criminal check on perspective nannies, ask to see a copy of the letter from the Department of Public Safety stating the absence/presence of criminal conviction(s).

This check is restricted to the state of Connecticut only. Contact the similar department in other state(s) if your prospective employee has resided there to inquire if a similar check can be completed. Laws relating to this process vary in every state.