Employers and Individuals

The Office of Background Investigations (OBI) at the Virginia Department of Social Services processes Central Registry Search requests and provides determinations of eligibility for individuals who want to work with or volunteer with children.

If you are an employer or individual needing a central registry search request, please visit the OBI Provider Portal.  

Please note:

When completing registration in the OBI Provider Portal, select “No” for the final question regarding fingerprint-based background requests through the VDSS Office of Background Investigations, if your agency does NOT receive their fingerprint results from VDSS OBI.