Step 1
Please fill out the Authorization for Release.

1. Print out the linked document in blue or black ink
2. Fill in your First and Last Name, and DOB
3. On the second line, type the word “Self”
4. On line four, type your personal address
5. Sign and date the Applicant Signature space.
6. Have this document Notarized.

Step 2
You can either hand deliver this document or mail it. If you decide to hand deliver than bring this document notarized and filled out in its entirety to the address below and pay $15.00:

NM Dept of Public Safety
4491 Cerrillos, Santa Fe, NM 87507

The report will be conducted while you wait and returned if no arrests are present. If you do have arrests than the Department of Public Safety will process the report and mail it one to two weeks later.

 If you decide to mail it:

1. Mail to the address listed at the top of the document.
2. Include payment of $15.00 (check or money order)

Step 3
Federal Background Check.

1. Please visit sentrylink.com
2. Click on the “Order Now – 19.95” button
3. Fill in all required information (do not check the “optional” check box)
4. Click, “Order Now”
5. Reason for background check, “Employment”
6. Enter payment details

Once complete you will be given a printable report.  Please print and bring it to your hiring manager.