Background checks

For questions about background checks or to request an appointment call 651-793-2400 and select option 7. Requests for background checks may be made by mail or in person at:
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
CHA Unit
1430 Maryland Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106

Data requests

If you are here to submit a request for data, go to our data requests page.

Fingerprinting services

To request an appointment for fingerprinting services, please call 651-793-2410.

Media contacts

Jill Oliveira, Public Information Officer
651-793-2726
jill.oliveira@state.mn.us

Read Bureau of Criminal Apprehension news releases.

Vendors

To participate in contracting opportunities, view invoices or make payments through the Supplier Portal, vendors must be registered with the State of Minnesota Financial Management Database (SWIFT).

To become a new supplier follow the steps:

1. Go to this Vendor Resources page and click on Vendor Registration.
2. Select Register for an Account
3. Select New Supplier, then Register as a Supplier
4. Follow the prompts to complete a series of questions
5. Vendors that complete the process will receive a Supplier ID

All vendor registration for state agencies is initiated by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB). Please contact the MMB help desk with any question or issues:

efthelpline.mmb@state.mn.us
651-201-8106

Once registered, the BCA offers a screening program for vendors with employees who will be exposed to or have access to criminal justice information.