Fingerprinting

All public school workers must complete a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Massachusetts General Laws chapter 71, section 38R

1. Find an IdentoGo location
2. Schedule an appointment
3. SAFIS Registration Guide
4. Sign the Background Checks Acknowledgment form
5. Gather acceptable forms of identification
6. Legal FAQs on background checks
7. Change, correct, or update your national criminal history record response
8. Provide a copy of your fingerprinting receipt to the HR office if you are a staff person
9. PARENT VOLUNTEERS: Provide a copy of your fingerprinting receipt to the school's Administrative Assistant, or send them an email letting them know you completed fingerprinting.

Agency/Sector:  PreK-12th Grade Education (ESE)

Canton Public Schools Provider ID: 00500000

DESE-licensed employees: $55
All other employees: $35

If you have already been fingerprinted for another Massachusetts school district, ask that district to send Canton a suitability determination letter.

Questions?

Emily Kelly
kellyem@cantonma.org
781-821-5060  x1153