Cogent Systems
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Remember,
you must contact the Agency that requested you to get a background check in
order to receive the appropriate ORI Number.
Questions regarding issuance of ORI numbers must be directed to the appropriate
Agency, not TBI or Cogent
Handgun
carry permits and HAZMAT license applicants must contact the Department of
Safety to be issued the appropriate ORI Number for your fingerprint background
check. Handgun carry permits pay the Department
of Safety in advance for their fingerprinting.
Tennessee Department of Safety- Handguns only 615-251-8590
Tennessee Department of Safety- HAZMAT only 615-251-5290
Department of Childrens Services- DCS employee, Kinship Foster Care 615-741-9186
Department of Human Services- Daycares only 615-741-3701
Bureau of Health and Licensure-Professional Medical Licensure in TN only 615-741-4263
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance-Armed/Unarmed
Guards-615-532-9126
-Alarm Systems Board -6157419771
-Private Investigators-615-741-4827
-Private Protective Services/Contract
Sec.615-741-6382
Department of Mental Health-State Licensed Facilities only 615-532-6584
Department of Mental Retardation-615-253-4632 or 615-253-6893
Metropolitan