Background Investigation Consent Form
I, ________________________________, hereby authorize <CHURCH NAME> and/or its agents to
make an independent investigation of my background, references, character, past employment,
education, credit history, criminal or police records, including those maintained by both public and private
organizations and all public records for the purpose of confirming the information contained on my
application for employment and/or obtaining other information which may be material to my qualifications
for employment now and, if applicable, during the tenure of my employment with <CHURCH NAME>.
I release <CHURCH NAME> and/or its agents and any person or entity which provides information
pursuant to this authorization, from any and all liabilities, claims or law suits in regards to the information
obtained from any and all of the above referenced sources used.
The following is my true and complete legal name and all information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge:
Full Name (Printed) _________________________________________________________
Maiden Name or Other Names Used ___________________________________________
Present Address ___________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________State__________Zip_________________
How Long at Present Address?________________________________________________
Former Address____________________________________________________________
City______________________________________State__________Zip_______________
How Long at Former Address?________________________________________________
Date of Birth*: _____________________________________________________________
Social Security Number: _____________________________________________________
Driver's License Number: _________________________ State of License: _____________
_________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
*NOTE: The above information is required for identification purposes only and is in no manner used as a
qualification for employment. <CHURCH NAME> abides by all applicable state and federal employment
laws.
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