Background Check Policy

Kiwanis advisors to any sponsored Service Leadership Program are required to have a criminal background check conducted and verified by Kiwanis International. By offering a standard, comprehensive background check for all Kiwanis advisors through Kiwanis International, we can be confident that all Kiwanis clubs are protecting those we serve—and protecting all Kiwanis members.

Background Check Fees

Background Screenings will move to a bi-annual re-check from a tri-annual re-check. Screening Levels will be split in two:
  • Level I - Georgia District Check Base Fee - $ 9.95 - applicable for any District Functions, and all Kiwanis Club members/officers.
    • International searches are billed on a separate fee schedule.
    • Additional Jurisdictions billed at $ 9.00 each plus any applicable court fees.
    • Recheck Base Fee - $ 7.95
  • Level II - KI Unlimited Check Base Fee - $ 29.95 - applicable for any District Kiwanian who will be attending Key Leader, Key Club International Convention, and for elected Georgia District officers leading up the Governor's position.
    • Recheck Base Fee - $ 24.95
    • Additional Jurisdictions billed at $ 9.00 each plus any applicable court fees.
    • International searches are billed on a separate fee schedule.
All levels of checks are subject to additional charges based on the need to access courthouse records, the pass through of court and extended look-back fees, and searches outside of the domestic courthouse system of the United States.