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Psychologist Examiners: Background Report Instructions

Background Check for Initial License Application

Background check instructions will be sent to applicant upon successful completion of initial application. To complete an application, please visit https://nmrldlpi.my.site.com/bcd/s/login/

Pursuant to the Professional Psychologist Act [§ 61-9-11.2, NMSA 1978], the following applicants for initial licensure must submit to a biometric federal criminal history background check:

  • Licensed Psychologist Examiner
  • Licensed Prescribing Psychologist
  • Psychologist Associate

 

ORI Number: NM920261Z

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

• List of criminal convictions that could disqualify an applicant from receiving a license or registration can be viewed at the followng link: New Mexico Administrative Code
• View or download How to obtain and challenge your FBI identification record
• View or download Noncriminal justice applicant’s privacy rights

 

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