Reduced Fee Eligibility

Do you have an employee account, such as a charitable organization or school district?

Eligibilty for Reduced Fees

  • Pursuant to statute, a reduced fee of $8.00 is authorized for charitable organizations.

  • Pursuant to statute, criminal records checks for prospective teachers and substitute teachers are provided to local school districts without charge and criminal records checks for bus drivers and bus driver aides are provided for a reduced fee of $8.00

  • SECTION 33-56-170. Definitions of "charitable organization" and "employee" for purposes of Section 33-56-80.

    • (1) "Charitable organization" means any organization, institution, association, society, or corporation which is exempt from taxation pursuant of Section 501 (c)(3) or 501 (d) of Title 26 of the United States Code, as amended.

    • (2) "Employee" means an agent, servant, employee, or officer of a charitable organization.

Apply for Reduced Fees

  • To obtain a reduced fee verification account, a completed Charitable Account Application Form along with IRS documentation of Section 501 (c)(3) status must be submitted. You may type directly into the application form on this web site and print a copy for mailing to SLED along with the IRS documentation.