Accountancy: Background Report Instructions

Background Check for Initial License Application

Pursuant to the Public Accountancy Act [§ 61-28B-8.1, NMSA 1978], the following applicants for initial licensure must submit to a biometric federal criminal history background check:

• Certified Public Accountants

Click HERE for the new fingerprint process.

Click HERE to view IDEMIA sites.

Questions?

New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Email: nmaps.dps@dps.nm.gov
Phone: 505-827-9181

Visit this link for the Authorization for Release of Information Form.

Click HERE for a list of criminal convictions that could disqualify an applicant from receiving a license or registration, visit https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title16/16.060.0005.html.