Private International Adoption Background Check
International adoption cases are not processed through OKDHS, but through an attorney or private agency. However, individuals may also request these background check requests from us.
Generally, a name-based check is all that is required for International Adoption. However, OBI can provide a fingerprint-based background check for this purpose.
Related Links
- Fingerprint-Based Searches
- Name-Based Searches
Private International Adoption: Fingerprint Based Background Check
Fingerprint Background Checklist
What you will need:
- Complete Request for Background Check, form 04AD003E. Ensure all sections of form are completed and signed
- Keep a copy of signed request for your records.
- Payment of a $20 processing fee, per person is required. Payment(s) can be made via money order, cashier’s check or personal check, payable to Department of Human Services.
- Mail all items together to:
Office of Background Investigations
PO Box 268935
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
Upon request, OBI can send you a private background hard card packet. Email OBI at OBI@okdhs.org with your name, address, and the number of individuals needing a private fingerprint based background check.
Be advised that fingerprint hard cards expire 6 months after your fingerprints are captured. If you submit expired hard cards to OBI, we will be unable to process them and will request a new set of hard cards before the background check can be completed.
Private International Adoption: Name Based Background Check
Most international adoptions require a name based background check.
Private Name Based Checklist
What you will need:
- Complete Request for Background Check, form 04AD003E. Ensure all sections of form are completed and signed.
- Keep a copy of signed request for your records.
- Payment of a $20 processing fee, per person is required. Payment(s) can be made via money order, cashier’s check or personal check, payable to Department of Human Services.
- Mail all items together to:
Office of Background Investigations
PO Box 268935
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
Upon request, OBI can send you a private background hard card packet. Email OBI at OBI@okdhs.org with your name, address, and the number of individuals needing a private fingerprint based background check.
Be advised that fingerprint hard cards expire 6 months after your fingerprints are captured. If you submit expired hard cards to OBI, we will be unable to process them and will request a new set of hard cards before the background check can be completed.
