BACKGROUND CHECKS AND STUDIES

Adoptive parents, see Background checks and studies under ADOPTION

Adult day care, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Adult entertainment establishments, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.77

Adult rehabilitative mental health services providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Aged person, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.60 to 299C.64

Alcohol and drug counselors, Minn. Statutes 2026 148F.025

Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division, State Lottery, Minn. Statutes 2026 349A.02, 349A.06

Alcoholic beverages

Manufacturers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.301

On-sale licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.412

Retailers, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.402

Wholesalers, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.301

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.031

Assertive community treatment services providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.5186

Background check crimes, defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.61, 299C.67

Banks, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2026 46.048

Behavior analysts, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.9983

Bingo halls, Minn. Statutes 2026 299L.02

Boarding and lodging houses, Minn. Statutes 2026 157.17

Boarding care homes, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.057, 245C.03

Bodyguards, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.336

Building managers or superintendents, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.67 to 299C.69

Bullion product dealers, Minn. Statutes 2026 80G.05

Business screening services, Minn. Statutes 2026 332.70

Cannabis businesses

License applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 342.14, 342.15

Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 342.52

Child, Elder, and Individuals with Disabilities Protection Background Check Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.60 to 299C.64

Child care centers

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.14

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09, 142C.09

Child placement, emergency placement with relatives, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.209

Children, Youth, and Families Department licensees

Appeals, jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.22

Child care centers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09

Child care programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09

Conducting, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Failure to submit, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.18

False or misleading information, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.18

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.12

Foster care, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.06

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09

License applications, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.10

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.22

Children's foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Children's residential facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09, 245C.03

Children's service workers

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.031

Criminal Apprehension Bureau, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.62, 299C.64

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.61

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.14, 245C.17

Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03, 245C.04, 256B.0949

Employee background studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.63

Residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.05

City employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.72, 299C.77

Clinical social workers, Minn. Statutes 2026 148E.055

Coaches, school personnel and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.03

Combative sports, Minn. Statutes 2026 341.30

Common carriers, passenger carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.178

Community first services and supports (CFSS) providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10, 256B.85

Community residential services, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Costs, payment by employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.645

County employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.72, 299C.77

Credit background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.87

Criminal Apprehension Bureau

Criminal background checks for tribal law enforcement agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.75

Fees for, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.10

Criminal history

Access to data, Clemency Review Commission, Minn. Statutes 2026 638.13

Information about, see Criminal history information under GOVERNMENT DATA

Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.87

Mental health services, staff and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245I.011

Non-health-related licensing boards, preliminary applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 214.035

Questions about, appointees

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 364.021

Public appointing authorities, violations procedure, Minn. Statutes 2026 364.06

Questions about, in hiring

Exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 364.10

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.53, 364.021, 364.06

Questions about, postsecondary education admissions, Minn. Statutes 2026 135A.062

Reasonable cause to require check, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.02

Tribal law enforcement agency requests for, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.75

Criminal offenders, rehabilitation, Minn. Statutes 2026 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10

Currency exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2026 53A.03

Data, classification, human services licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.22

Definitions

Child, elder, and individuals with disabilities, protection, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.61

Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.02

Human Services Licensing Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.02

Manager background checks, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.67

Dentist and dental hygienist compact, Minn. Statutes 2026 150A.051

Detectives, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.336

Detoxification centers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Disabled persons, access to, services workers, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.60 to 299C.64

Driver's license agents, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.017

Driving instructors, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.35

Drug and medicine wholesale distributors, third-party logistics providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.47, 151.471

Educational programs, studies initiated by, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.20

Employment background investigations data

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.41, 13.43

Evidence, civil actions, Minn. Statutes 2026 181.981

Web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.87

Family day care homes

Contractors, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.79, 245C.04

Contractors serving multiple license holders, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.79, 245C.04

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.14, 245C.17

Legal nonlicensed family child care providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 142E.16

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09, 245C.03

Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.76

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.10, 299C.10

Fingerprints

Federal tax information access, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.76

Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.05, 245C.08, 245C.32

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.209

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.05

Firearms, see Background checks under FIREARMS

Firefighters, Minn. Statutes 2026 299F.036, 604A.31

Foreign students, host families for, Minn. Statutes 2026 5A.04

Foster care

Disqualification, reconsideration, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.21

Disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.14, 245C.17

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 259.20

License holders and applicants, children's foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.17

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.09, 245C.03

Unlicensed emergency relative placement, Minn. Statutes 2026 142B.06

Gambling, lawful gambling, fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 349.155

Gambling Control Board assistance, billing for, Minn. Statutes 2026 349.151

Gambling devices, license applications, Minn. Statutes 2026 299L.07

Gambling enforcement data, Minn. Statutes 2026 299L.02

Governor's appointees and residence employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 4.055

Guardians ad litem, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.163, 518.165

Guardians and conservators, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.033, 245C.10, 524.5-118

Hazardous waste facilities, permit applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.76

Health Department

Duties generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.057

Licensees, Human Services Department processing, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.10

Health-related licensing board licensees

Exemption, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Fingerprints, Minn. Statutes 2026 214.075

Maltreatment studies, fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.31

Physicians and surgeons, Minn. Statutes 2026 147.38

Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.0572

Home and community-based services, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Home care providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 144A.476

Home health care agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.057, 245C.03

Horse racing

County fairs, Minn. Statutes 2026 240.09

Occupational license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 240.08

Racetracks, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 240.06, 240.08, 240.09

Hospice employees, contractors, and volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 157.17

Hospitals, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.057, 245C.03

Housing background investigations data, web searches, notice to applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.87

Housing support, managers and employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 256I.04

Housing support services providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Human services licensees

Alternative background studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.031

Background checks initiated by others, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.20

Changes of name, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04

Child care background study subject, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.02

Children's residential facilities and foster residence settings, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04, 245C.14

Children's respite care, home and community-based services, Minn. Statutes 2026 245D.13

Children's therapeutic services and supports, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.10, 245I.011

Conditions for background checks, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04

Contested case hearing rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.28

Cost recovery, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.10

Criminal case information, transfer of new, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04

Data exchange among state agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 13.46

Data privacy, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.05, 245C.32

Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.051

Disqualifications, see Licenses under HUMAN SERVICES

Early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04, 256B.0949

Electronic transmission, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.05

Emergencies, temporary waiver or modification, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.041

Expunged criminal records, Minn. Statutes 2026 609A.03

Failure to cooperate, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.09

Failure to submit, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.07

False or misleading information, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.07

False statements, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.09

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.10, 245C.10, 245C.32

Fingerprints, uncertain identity, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.08

Foster care, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04, 245C.14

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.02

Human Services Background Studies Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.01 to 245C.34

License applications, compliance, Minn. Statutes 2026 245A.04

Limitation of liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 604A.33

Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.0671

Multiple facilities, single study, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.07

NETStudy system, see same under this topic

Online system, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.04

Other state information, notice, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.13

Pending completion, restrictions on subject, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.13

Persons studied, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Processing, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.13

Reconsideration by commissioner, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.23

Records and record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.051

Recuperative care providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10

Variances, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.22

Youth of 17 years or younger, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.05

Independent contractors

Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.03

Revenue Department, Minn. Statutes 2026 270B.13

Indians

Adoption studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.34

Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.75

Tribal nursing facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Industrial hemp growers, Minn. Statutes 2026 18K.04

Industrial loan and thrift companies, acquisition, Minn. Statutes 2026 46.048

Insurance adjusters licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 72B.041

Insurance producers licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 60K.37

Intensive residential treatment services, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Juvenile correctional facilities, employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Law enforcement agencies, peace officer applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.87

License-exempt child care centers, disqualified persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.14

License-exempt child care centers, persons studies, Minn. Statutes 2026 142C.09

Licensed professional counselor interstate compact, Minn. Statutes 2026 148B.75

Limousine services, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.84

Massage services, license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.77

Medical assistance, vendors, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.044

Medical cannabis patient registry program, designated caregivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 342.52

Mental health

Adult rehabilitative mental health services staff, records, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03, 245I.011, 256B.0623

Residential programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Mental health workers, Minn. Statutes 2026 256B.0671

Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2026 145A.061

MNsure, navigators, assisters, and application counselors, Minn. Statutes 2026 62V.05

Money transmitters, Minn. Statutes 2026 53B.39, 53B.51

Mortgage loan originators, Minn. Statutes 2026 58A.04

Mortgages, accelerated payment providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 332.301

Motor carriers, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.0255

Motor vehicle dealers, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.27

Multistate information, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.209

National Instant Criminal Background Check System, see NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

Natural Resources Department safety courses, volunteer instructors, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.027

NETStudy system

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.02

Destruction of information used to complete study, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.051

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.32

Health-related licensing board licensees, processing, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.0572, 245C.03

Nonadjudicated parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.209

Noncustodial parents, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.209

Northstar Care for Children program, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.604, 142A.605, 142A.606

Nursing homes, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.057, 144A.62, 245C.03

Occupational therapy licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.645

Outpatient surgical centers, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.057, 245C.03

Parents, child protection programs and services, Minn. Statutes 2026 260C.209

Peace officers, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.87

Peer recovery support services providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Personal care assistants and provider agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03, 245C.04, 256B.0659

Photographs, Human Services Department, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.05

Physical therapy licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2026 148.699

Physician assistant licensure compact, Minn. Statutes 2026 147A.35

Physicians, Minn. Statutes 2026 147.38

Private detectives, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.336

Protective agents (bodyguards), Minn. Statutes 2026 326.336

Public employees, criminal history consideration, Minn. Statutes 2026 364.021

Public Safety Department, employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.017

Real property appraisers, Minn. Statutes 2026 82B.08

Recuperative care providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.10

Rehabilitation, criminal offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 45.027, 364.01 to 364.10

Relatives, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.33, 260C.209

Residential mental health programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Residential rental property, managers, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.67 to 299C.69

Revenue Department, independent contractors and vendors, Minn. Statutes 2026 270B.13

Savings associations, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 46.048

Savings banks, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 46.048

School bus drivers

Criminal history, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02, 171.321

Driving records, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.3215

School personnel

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 122A.18, 123B.03

Work-study grants, Minn. Statutes 2026 136A.233

Security guards, Minn. Statutes 2026 326.336, 326.3381

Social workers, Minn. Statutes 2026 148E.055, 148E.060, 245C.031

Solid waste facility permits, applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 115.076

Special transportation programs, drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.386

Special transportation service providers, Minn. Statutes 2026 174.30, 245C.03, 245C.10

State Lottery

Bidders, Minn. Statutes 2026 299L.02

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 299L.02, 349A.02

Vendors, Minn. Statutes 2026 349A.07

Substance use disorder treatment programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Supplemental nursing services agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 144A.72

Teachers

Driver training schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.02

Generally, see Background checks and studies under TEACHERS

Tribal employees and licensees, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.75

Trust companies, acquisitions, Minn. Statutes 2026 46.048

Unemployment insurance claimants, separation from employment caused by, benefits charged to employers, Minn. Statutes 2026 268.047, 268.051

Unfair discriminatory practices, Minn. Statutes 2026 363A.08

Volunteers

City programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.72

County programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 299C.72

Hospices, Minn. Statutes 2026 157.17

Natural Resources Department safety courses, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.027

Public schools, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.03

Vulnerable adults, caregivers, agencies, Minn. Statutes 2026 144.057, 245C.03

Wholesale drug distributor licensing requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.47, 151.471

Withdrawal management programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 245C.03

Workers' compensation, rehabilitation consultants, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.136