question regarding background check

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Hi all~

I have a quick question regarding background check. I'm applying to UW Seattle's graduate program and they request a background check from the State you resided within the past three years, in my case, Massachusetts. Any thoughts on how I can obtain that? (Preferably, on-line because I'm currently out of the country) If anyone could tell me the price for that, it'll be awesome! Thanks!

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You should check out the Massachusetts State Police website. In many states, it is the State Police ( and I don't mean your local cop shop) that is responsible for maintaining criminal records for the state. Prices for state police checks are usually pretty low- around $5-$10 for a name based search. If you have to do a fingerprint based search, it will probably be much higher, as you will probably have to pay someone to actually apply your fingerprints to the fingerprint card.

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Just in case you are still in need of your background check, I happen to have some information for you.

Try Certifiedbackground.com they should be able to do it for you and even send a copy to your school.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

Before spending any money to a private agency/company to do a bachground check for you, I would definitely ask the school if they have any specific requirements or preferences.

I handle the student background checks for my hospital and we don't accept "just any" background check. We have very specific requirements. We prefer the one from the State Police.

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