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Thinking about applying for a license but have some past criminal offenses or other background issues? Request a Fitness Determination.
Based upon a Sunset recommendation, a Moral Character Determination is now called a Fitness Determination. The process itself has not changed; just the name changed.
Consider using this process if you have any criminal offenses, have unpaid judgments, had discipline taken against a professional or occupational license, or have performed unlicensed activity. A Fitness Determination is significantly cheaper than paying for an application, examination, and education necessary to receive a license.