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Welcome to the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) Online Background Check Application.
This application is used to request an Entity Background Check for the following individuals:
- Entity Operators: Persons applying for or renewing a license, certification, registration, or other form of approval from the Department to operate a care or treatment program (entity). This includes owners, legal representatives, and principal officers.
- Board Members: Persons who are board members for an entity, provided they have client contact.
- Non-Client Residents: Persons who reside in an entity facility, and who are neither clients nor employees.
NOTE: Entities completing employee, contractor, student, or volunteer background checks must use the Caregiver Background Check process.