Each jurisdiction wants to know that an applicant possesses good character and fitness to practice design or research. The inital license will require a detailed background check. If the board feels it's needed they may require a personal interview. This may be done in person or remotely.
Ethical Assessment types
We perform two types of ethical assessment.
1) Initial 2) Annual
Initial The initial assessment is more detailed and is required for: 1) first time applicants 2) applicants chosen at random for yearly audits 3) applicants who show significant risk or have previously been suspended 4) applicants who are reapplying after being unlicensed for more than 12 months.
Your initial assessment will be performed after your exam is scored. Annual The annual assessment is less invasive and primarily verifies employment. Your annual assessment is run after you pay your annual exam fee.
What do you check for in the initial background check?
We verify SSN We check the National database of criminal records Global watchlists US watchlists State watchlists Address history DOB verification National Sex offender search Degree verification Employment verification
What do you check for in the annual background check?
Global watchlists US watchlists State watchlists Address history Employment verification
Track your Ethical Assessment status
Track your status online, via your dashboard in the Ethical Assessment section.
Status
Description
Pending
We are waiting for your Ethical Assessment to begin.
