The agency is the only source of these official records. You must submit your fingerprints when you request a criminal history record response. This allows DCJS to match your fingerprints to fingerprint-based records the agency is required by law to keep. You will get either:. If you have submitted fingerprints as required by law for employment, licensing or other purpose for example, adoptions , you also will see that information on your criminal history record response.
These responses also may be called fingerprint-based criminal background checks, police certificates or police certifications. Once that work is complete, convictions that meet certain criteria will be sealed for certain civil background check purposes.
It is important to note that until OCA implements these sealing processes, any criminal history record provided through the DCJS Records Review process will continue to include convictions that eventually will be sealed because of Clean Slate.
DCJS cannot seal records until receiving an order from the court to do so. NOTE: Records of individuals convicted of sex crimes and non-drug Class A felonies, including murder, will not be sealed. This Criminal History Record guide provides an example of a criminal history record and what type of information can be included.
Schedule an appointment to have your fingerprints taken. Visit the IdentoGo website or call to do this. You must provide one of the following service codes:. This allows DCJS to provide the required, signed document so you can obtain an apostille from the Department of State. One form of identification. Visit the IdentoGo website or call for information about acceptable forms of identification. If you are a parent or guardian making a request for child ranging in age from 11 to 17 who does not have an acceptable form of ID, you must complete this New York Photo ID Waiver for Minors form.
