Applicant Consent/Release of Background Check Results
Summary of Requirements
Form 7 is required as part of the licensure or employment process when a background check is necessary. Completing this form allows us to receive and use criminal history and background check information for official certification and licensure purposes.
Submission of Form 7 authorizes the WVDE to receive and use background check information for official purposes
Release of results to a county board of education or institution of higher education occurs only when authorized by the applicant
Failure to submit Form 7 may delay or prevent application processing
Form 7 authorizes the release of criminal history and background check results to us for official use and, when applicable, to an employing county board of education or college/university.
You will need this form if you are:
A first-time applicant who has never held a certification or license issued by the West Viriginia Department of Education
A student teacher applying for a full-time position
An applicant transferring between West Virginia counties
An applicant licensed prior to 2002 with an expired certificate
Please note: Form 7 must be completed, notarized, and submitted with all other required application materials.
Before you Apply
If you have never completed a background check for licensure by the Department, you will need to complete Form 7 as part of your initial application. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants.
General Requirements
The applicant must complete the Form 7. The form must be signed and notarized and is required for the processing of applications that require a background check.
Submission
For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools or to submit supplemental documentation, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page. You may also email your Form 7 supplemental document to certification.wvde@k12.wv.us.