MOVECHs FAQs

No. The only fees associated are the fees for the background checks. The state fee is pursuant to Section 43.530 RSMo, and the federal fees are pursuant to the Federal Register. Fees are subject to change. The state background check is $20.00 and the federal fee is $12.00 (or $10.00 if a volunteer). If using the electronic fingerprint vendor through our MACHS service, the fingerprint service fee is $11.50. Total cost for a complete background check is $44.00 per applicant.

Pursuant to the National Child Protection Act of 1993 (NCPA), as amended by the Volunteers for Children Act (VCA), the Waiver Agreement and Statement must be completed and signed by every current or prospective employee, volunteer, and contractor/vendor, for whom criminal history records are required by a qualified entity. The waiver authorizes the qualified entity to access and review Missouri and national (FBI) criminal history records on an applicant. The waiver form is retained by the qualified entity and is subject to audit, along with the criminal history records received through the program.

Under the NCPA/VCA, a “qualified entity” is a business or organization, whether public, private, for profit, not-for-profit, or voluntary, that provides care or care placement services. Qualified entities are authorized to obtain criminal history record information as described under the NCPA/VCA and related federal guidelines.

Under Section 153(b)(2) a fingerprint-based background check request for the receipt of state and national criminal history record information may be submitted by private elementary and secondary schools on individuals employed by, under consideration for employment by, or otherwise in positions in which the individuals would work with or around children in the school.

Criminal records returned through the program include:

• An indication that the applicant has no criminal history, if there are none;
• The RAP sheets (Record of Arrest and Prosecution) from Missouri and the FBI, or other states, showing arrests and/or convictions, if any;
• Information on any sex offender currently registered in Missouri, even if the sex offense occurred out of state.

Dissemination is authorized to another authorized entity only after verifying with the MSHP/CJIS Division that the requesting agency is an authorized agency. Dissemination must be limited to the same scope and purpose (such as employment or licensing) and the requesting entity must have the same statutory authority (state or federal law). The releasing agency shall log such dissemination. However, dissemination of CHRI outside of the State of Missouri is strictly prohibited.

The Qualified Entity Application is the initial document completed by the interested entity in order to request participation in the Missouri VECHS program. The form provides vital information about the entity and should be completed in its entirety. A current copy of the entity's business license is required and should accompany the application.

The National Child Protection Act (NCPA), as amended by the Volunteers for Children Act (VCA), is national legislation that encouraged states to authorize fingerprint-based national criminal history record information (background checks) of individuals having access to children and other vulnerable people by enacting legislation under Public Law 92-544. Recommended policies and procedures for implementation of the NCPA/VCA were set out by the FBI and are followed by the Missouri VECHS program.