• LIVE - SCAN FINGERPRINTING PROCEDURES

    Arkansas State, FBI, and Child Maltreatment Central registry background checks are required for all license renewals or new hires. 

  • Fingerprinting is ONLY done on Monday and Thursday at the scheduled times. NO exceptions.

    Follow along with this form to complete and upload all required paperwork and pay fees OR you can download the Public School Employability Checklist and fill out and bring the required paperwork on your own.

    Please be sure to bring all required paperwork. If you do not bring your paperwork you will be refused and asked to reschedule.

    The Arkansas State Police (ASP), in collaboration with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will allow flexibility on the 14-day requirement to have fingerprints taken. This will allow individuals up to 180 days to present the transaction I.D. and complete the fingerprinting process. Background checks will still need to be initiated.

    IF you have already filled out your paperwork and just need to schedule an appointment, you may do so at the following link: 

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  • COVID-19 INSTRUCTIONS

    You will be required to fill out our COVID Questionnaire, wear a mask, and check your temperature upon entering our building.

  • 1. CONSENT FORM

  • Complete form ONLINE by selecting "Background Consent Form" below.

    Once you complete the form, you may attach the downloaded document in the file uploader OR you may print out the document and bring the document with you to SCSC when you come in for your appointment. 

    YOU MUST HAVE THIS FORM TO BE FINGERPRINTED

     

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  • 2. BACKGROUND CHECK PAYMENT

  • Pay the fee of $38.25 using debit or credit card only.

    The Arkansas State Police (ASP), in collaboration with the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will allow flexibility on the 14-day requirement to have fingerprints taken. This will allow individuals up to 180 days to present the transaction I.D. and complete the fingerprinting process. Background checks will still need to be initiated.

    You will be required to have a verification code. Please see below for our know verification codes.

     

     

    South Central Service Cooperative Member School Districts and Verification Codes 

    • Bearden - 5201000
    • Camden Fairview -5204000
    • El Dorado - 7001000
    • Emerson-Taylor-Bradley - 1408000
    • Hampton - 0701000
    • Harmony Grove - 5205000
    • Junction City - 7003000
    • Magnolia - 1402000
    • Parkers Chapel - 7007000
    • Smackover - 7008000
    • Strong-Huttig - 7009000


    Other Verification Codes

    • South Central Service Cooperative - 5220000
    • Sub Teach USA - 8900004
    • Southern Arkansas University - 8800014
    • SAU Tech Career Center - 5222000
    • SouthArk Community College - 7022000

     

     

    (Troubleshooting: While filling out the background check payment form, if you are unable to submit your form please make sure the two boxes located with the agreement section are checked).

    You will upload the receipt OR print the receipt and bring it to SCSC on the day of your appointment.

    YOU MUST HAVE THIS RECEIPT TO BE FINGERPRINTED

     

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  • 3. CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY

  • Follow directions on the form.

    You can get the document notarized at SCSC.

    Send $10 check or money order along with form to the address shown on the form.

     

  • 4. FOR LICENSE RENEWALS

  • Log in to start a license renewal application online at AELS Educator Login Site.

    The fee is $75 (online debit or credit card only) for a standard 5-year renewal.

     

  • Questions about Licensure call Clara Toney with ADE @ 501-682-4342 or email her at clara.toney@arkansas.gov.

  • 5. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Livescan Fingerprinting is a service for School Districts in our area provided by the South Central Service Cooperative.

    IF you are not employed by one of our school districts, you will be charged a $20 fee, paid by cash or check only. Cost includes notary fees. There will be a $1.00 transaction fee for using a debit/credit card.

    Fingerprinting is available by appointment ONLY on Monday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and at 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.

    (Troubleshooting: If the online appointment system is not working for you, try another browser.)

  • If you have questions or problems using the online appointment system please call Lauren Stewart or Pam Reynolds at 870-836-1600. If the phone line is busy please email Lauren at lauren.stewart@scscoop.org.

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