Massachusetts Law & Cori Request Form

Please note that we do NOT need a copy of your CORI background check.

At The Natural Nanny Collective, we take background checks very seriously. Families trust us to place safe, reliable caregivers in their homes, and we follow all Massachusetts requirements to make sure that happens.

What is CORI?

CORI stands for Criminal Offender Record Information. It is Massachusetts’ official name-based criminal record system, administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS).
Agencies and employers who work with children are legally required to run CORI checks before hiring. Candidates must provide written authorization before a CORI check is run, and the information is strictly confidential.
It is the caregivers responsibility to ensure they have filled out a CORI form in its entirety to meet MA requirements.

Submitting Your CORI Form

There are two ways CORI requests can be completed, depending on the applicant:
- Online submission – Individuals who hold a valid Massachusetts driver’s license or state-issued ID may submit their CORI request electronically, which is usually the fastest option.
- Mail submission – For those without a Massachusetts ID, the request must be submitted by mail.
Both options are available through the official Massachusetts iCORI system.

Sharing My CORI Form

In Massachusetts, agencies and families cannot ask candidates to disclose their criminal history on an initial job application. A CORI check may only be requested later in the hiring process, and it must be run through the official state system with the candidate’s written consent. Importantly, neither our agency nor any family we work with will ever ask a nanny to provide their own copy of a CORI report. If a family wishes to review a candidate’s CORI, they are required to obtain it directly from the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) through the proper legal process.