While background checks are the responsibility of each local congregation and/or individual, here is some information that may help you along the way!
PROTECT MY MINISTRY:
*This company is easier to set up and cheaper
Check out - protectmyministry.com
There is a one-time fee that applies:
$39.00 – If set-up fee is paid by credit card
and maintained on the account for monthly billing
CHOOSE "BASIC PACKAGE":
There is a per search fee: $10.00
LEXIS NEXIS:
Contact: CHRISTINE LIBBEY
Christine.Libbey@lexisnexis.co
Direct: 678.694.2595
Fax: 888.484.2023
800.201.6411 Toll Free
Searches Needed:
•Social Security Number Verification,
•Felony and Misdemeanor Searches,
•Criminal Record Searches
(National Criminal Record File), and
•Sex Offender Searches
There is a one-time fee that applies:
$32.50 – If set-up fee is paid by credit card
and maintained on the account for monthly billing
$100.00 – if set-up fee is invoiced and monthly
billing is handled by monthly invoicing.
There is a per search fee: $34.00
Required Business Documents:
OPTION 1: One of the following active documents:
-Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization
-501 (c)(3) Certification (Issued by the IRS or State Revenue Dept.)
-Articles of Partnership
-Professional License (required if your organization is professionally
regulated)
OPTION 2: Two of the following active documents:
-Business License
-Federal or State Tax ID Certificate
-Declarations Page from a Commercial Insurance Policy