Records Request

Public Records Request

The public records request form serves as the mechanism for individuals or organizations to request agency records, including statistical information and child-specific records. The release of this information is governed by the Mississippi Public Records Act and the confidentiality requirements of the Mississippi Youth Court Act. An attorney reviews each request form and responds in accordance with the law.

Records Request Form

Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry

This form is used to request a Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Search. This form is used for identifying information on employees or potential employees who will provide care and supervision of children or vulnerable persons. Names are checked against a list in the state’s official repository of the Central Registry.

Instructions and Link for the Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Application

Employer/Requestor completes Steps 1-8

Step 1: Click the link or copy and paste the link into your browser to access the form.
Step 2: Enter the person requesting the Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Search.
Step 3: Enter the Applicant’s name and email.
Step 4: Click Begin Signing.
Step 5: An access code will be sent to the email of the person requesting the search. Copy and paste the code into the box then click Validate.
Step 6: Complete the required fields for the person requesting the search.
Step 7: Attach an Agency License or Agency ID Badge.
Step 8: Click Finish/Complete.
Step 9: An email will be sent to the applicant’s email. That's where the applicant will complete their portion of the form.

Please contact the applicant to ensure they complete their portion of the form within 24hrs. The application will expire if it's left incomplete for more than 24hrs.

The applicant completes Steps 9 and 10

Step 10: Fill in personal information for the required fields.
Step 11: Once complete, click Finish/Complete.

Once the application is complete, the form will be sent to MDCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. The form will be processed, and an email will be sent to the person who requested the information, as well as the applicant with the results enclosed.

Once the application is complete, it must be opened within 48 hours. The application will expire if it's left unopen for some time.

Electronic link for Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Application

Child Protection Historical Background Records Search

This form is for use by another State Child Protection Agency for the purpose of requesting a Child Protection Historical Background Records Search (also referred to as a records check), on individuals who are currently being investigated in the state because of a report of child abuse/neglect, and the family is reported to have previously lived in Mississippi.

Instructions and Link for a Child Protection Historical Background Records Search

Step 1: Click the link or copy and paste the link into your browser to access the form.
Step 2: Enter the name and email of the person requesting a Child Protection Historical Background Records Search.
Step 3: Click Begin Signing.
Step 4: An access code will be sent to the email of the person requesting the search. Copy and paste the code into the box then click Validate.
Step 5: Complete the required fields for the person requesting the search.
Step 6: Complete the family information.
Step 7: Attach an Agency License or Agency ID Badge.
Step 8: Click Finish/Complete.

Once the application is complete, the form will be sent to MDCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. The form will be processed and an email will be sent to the person who requested the information.

Electronic link for a Child Protection Historical Background Records Search