The 5-year continuous Arkansas residency requirement applies to both new applicants and existing employees undergoing a 5-year recheck. DPSQA confirmed that all background check submissions — initial and renewal — must use a current application form that includes the residency attestation.

Providers raised concerns that requiring a new application for employees who have changed names or addresses could create confusion in the background check system. DPSQA indicated that providers should include a note documenting the name/address change when this occurs and should contact DPSQA directly if the system flags a mismatch. Using the most current application form from the DPSQA website is the correct approach for all submissions.