Background Policy & GAPS Information

Effective January 21, 2025, The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) transitioned to a new Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS) vendor, Idemia, coinciding with the launch of DBHDD’s new background check application, CheckPT. 

Access CheckPT here: dbhddcheckpt.com

Watch the CheckPT Training Webinar

Watch the CheckPT Training Webinar for Staffing Agencies

CheckPT User Guides

Download this pdf file. Frequently Asked Questions

Background Checks for DBHDD Network Provider Applicants, 04-104
Note that attachments are linked at the bottom of the policy. 

To view this policy and all other DBHDD Policies, please go to DBHDD PolicyStat: http://dbhdd.georgia.gov/policies. Questions may be sent to  [email protected].

CHRIS Application