Contractor Background Checks

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Submit your background check for your construction project.

Approved background checks must be renewed every two years if you are still working with the county. But don't worry, we will remind you before your approval expires.

Note: Your background check must be approved before you can go onsite and begin work.

 

Online

Step 1.Gather your valid picture ID

You will upload a picture of the front of your identification

Some acceptable examples:
  • State driver's license or identification card
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. military identification card
  • Foreign driver's license or identification card
  • Identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government
  • Pilot's license issued by the U.S. federal aviation administration 
Invalid forms of identification:
  • Driver’s license or identification card issued to not lawfully present individual 

Step 2.Know your project name

You will select the name when submitting your form

Step 3.Know your Social Security Number

We use your complete Social Security Number (SSN) to identify you. We store this securely and delete the file as soon as your background check is complete.

Step 4.Complete and submit the background check form

Submit my background check now  

By Mail

Step 1.Make a copy of your valid picture ID

Copy your ID at 200% magnification (at least 6" wide).

You will include a picture of the front of your identification with your application.

Some acceptable examples:
  • State driver's license or identification card
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. military identification card
  • Foreign driver's license or identification card
  • Identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government
  • Pilot's license issued by the U.S. federal aviation administration 
 
Invalid forms of identification:
  • Driver’s license or identification card issued to not lawfully present individual 

Step 2.Know your project name

You will add the name to your form

Step 3.Know your Social Security Number

We use your complete Social Security Number (SSN) to identify you. We store this securely. 

Step 4.Download and complete the background check form

All buildings except the District Attorney's Office Background Check Form(PDF, 114KB) 

District Attorney's Office Form(PDF, 282KB)

Be sure to include your full social security number and complete all required fields to avoid processing delays. 

Step 5.Mail the completed form with a copy of your valid photo ID to:

Facilities and Fleet Management 
1610 W Littleton Blvd., Ste 100
Littleton, CO 80120 

Monday through Friday

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact your Arapahoe County Project Manager or Facility Manager directly if you have questions or concerns. 

Background checks are completed within two-weeks of the submission date.  

Arapahoe County will send your results to your company's Project Manager via email. 

You will not receive your results directly from Arapahoe County.

Your Arapahoe County Project Manager will kickoff the process to request your badge after you pass your background check. 

If you need an unescorted badge you will be required to get fingerprints and complete Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) training prior to receiving your badge. This process can take up to two additional weeks after your background check is completed. 

 

We cannot provide any information about the reason for denial. 

Contact Us

Location

Arapahoe County Government
5334 S. Prince St.
Littleton
80120
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