Also, the law states that the Central Repository and the Arizona criminal records section are not permitted to check or look at criminal records for the purposes of either getting a visa, out of the country adoption or immigration. The Central Repository has a notarized statement to this effect made available if need be.

For individuals who need to have a criminal background check for employment purposes, they’ll need to contact the Applicant Team at (602) 223-2223. Same goes if an individual will request a Fingerprint Clearance Card for their employment, they will need to call the Applicant Clearance Card Team at (602) 223-2279. 

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has clear guidelines as to how a person can request for a criminal background check.  All requests should be made either in person or via mail or fax. Forms are available for download at the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s website (http://www.azdps.gov/About/Organization/).  People who are interested in getting a criminal background check are highly encouraged to visit the website or calling the Applicant Team first to make sure that all the requirements have been satisfied prior to submitting their requests.  Applications can be mailed to this address:

Arizona Public Records Unit
PO Box 6638
Mail Drop 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6638