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Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative - Services:

Background Checks & Live-Scan Fingerprinting

Step-by-Step Instructions for New Hires & Educator License Renewals

Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative - Services:

Background Checks & Live-Scan Fingerprinting

Step-by-Step Instructions for New Hires & Educator License Renewals

🚨 ABSOLUTELY NO DIGITAL / PHONE COPIES ACCEPTEDAll background paperwork and receipts MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRINTED prior to your appointment. Mobile screens or electronic versions cannot be accepted. Unprinted documents will require you to reschedule.

ABSOLUTELY NO DIGITAL / PHONE COPIES ACCEPTED

All background paperwork and receipts MUST BE PHYSICALLY PRINTED prior to your appointment.

Mobile screens or electronic versions cannot be accepted.

Unprinted documents will require you to reschedule.

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Complete Online Paperwork & Payments
A. State & FBI Background Check $40.00 Fee

Visit link to www.ar.gov/ADEbackground to submit fee via debit or credit card only.

  • Enter your employer's Verification Code to start the process.
  • YOU MUST PRINT YOUR RECEIPT showing the search ID / transaction code. Bring this physical receipt to your appointment.
B. Background Check Consent / Fingerprinting Request Form

Access the form on the Arkansas Educator Licensure System (AELS) site. Complete all required fields online, print the completed form, and set it aside to bring to your appointment.

C. License Renewal Application $75.00 Fee (Renewals Only)

Log into the AELS Educator Login Site to complete your standard 5-year renewal application ($75 debit/credit card fee).

Professional Development (PD) Note: Continuous 5-year AR public school PD should automatically reflect after July 1. Do NOT upload PD certificates. If PD is not reflected, upload a Documentation of Professional Development Form signed by your administrator.

1
Complete Online Paperwork & Payments
A. State & FBI Background Check – $40.00 fee 

Visit link to www.ar.gov/ADEbackground to submit fee via debit or credit card only.

  • Enter your employer's Verification Code to start the process.
  • YOU MUST PRINT YOUR RECEIPT showing the search ID / transaction code. Bring this physical receipt to your appointment.
B. Background Check Consent / Fingerprinting Request Form

Access the form on the Arkansas Educator Licensure System (AELS) site. Complete all required fields online, print the completed form, and set it aside to bring to your appointment.

C. License Renewal Application – $75.00 fee (renewals only)

Log into the AELS Educator Login Site to complete your standard 5-year renewal application ($75 debit/credit card fee).

Professional Development (PD) Note: Continuous 5-year AR public school PD should automatically reflect after July 1. Do NOT upload PD certificates. If PD is not reflected, upload a Documentation of Professional Development Form signed by your administrator.

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Gather Printed Documents to Bring
📋 Required Document Checklist
Printed Payment Receipt  ($40.00 ADE payment receipt showing Transaction Code)
Printed Background Check Consent Form  (completed online)
Driver's License / Photo ID 
Personal Copies  (Make a copy of all documents for your personal records before coming)
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Gather Printed Documents to Bring
📋 Required Document Checklist
Printed Payment Receipt  ($40.00 ADE payment receipt showing Transaction Code)
Printed Background Check Consent Form  (completed online)
Driver's License / Photo ID 
Personal Copies  (Make a copy of all documents for your personal records before coming)
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Schedule Your Appointment

Live-Scan Fingerprinting is available by appointment only. Please review operating hours and health guidelines before scheduling:

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🩺 Health & Safety Policy
If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, respiratory infection, or virus exposure,
do not proceed with an appointment. Please wait until you are fully recovered and call to reschedule.
🕒 Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday

• Morning: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Afternoon: 12:40 PM – 3:00 PM

📞 Contact for Issues

Mary Horton

Phone: (870) 886-7717

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Appointment Day Arrival Protocol
1

Park Car

Arrive at the co-op facility and park your vehicle in the parking lot.
2

Call Staff

Before getting out,
call 870-886-7717 to check in.
Remain in car until 5 minutes before scheduled time..
Do not bring in guests or children.
3

Center Entry

Enter through the Make-N-Take doors. Take a seat at the chairs.
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Appointment Day Arrival Protocol
1

Park Car

Arrive at the co-op facility and park your vehicle in the parking lot.
2

Call Staff

Before getting out,
call 870-886-7717 to check in.
Remain in car until 5 minutes before scheduled time..
Do not bring in guests or children.
3

Center Entry

Enter through the Make-N-Take doors. Take a seat at the chairs.