225X Conviction and Pending Charges FAQ

• Business and Health that are not covered in 2253, 2254 or 3352

• This form is only for initial licensure or renewal after 5 years

• Professions that would use form 2252 would use form 2254 for renewals if applicable

• List all pending felony and misdemeanor charges and all pending charges for other violations of federal or state law in Wisconsin or any other state

• List all felonies, misdemeanors, and other violations of federal or state law in Wisconsin or any other state for which you have ever been convicted. This includes convictions resulting from a plea of no contest, a guilty plea, or verdict

• You do not need to report municipal ordinance violations or dismissed charges

Technically, there was a conviction at one point in time; therefore, you need to disclose the conviction and provide all documents required. Also, include a court document stating the conviction was expunged.

Include a personal statement describing each offense along with an explanation of the penalties imposed and verification that you completed all requirements. State that the records are no longer available in your personal statement and include a letter from the appropriate agency/police department, and/or court records custodian confirming the unavailability of the records.

There is no need to disclose minor traffic violations such as speeding, seat-belt violations, and parking tickets that resulted in a forfeiture. However, you must disclose any traffic offense that resulted in a misdemeanor or felony conviction.

The time period for conviction review varies depending on whether all information is complete, all documentation is received, and/or whether it needs to be reviewed by a licensing Board attached to the Department, etc.

These are records certified as true and correct by the Office of the Clerk of Courts and may include judgment of conviction, police report/incident report/criminal complaint, court-ordered assessment report, etc.

If you were convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or other violation of federal or state law in Wisconsin or any other state in adult court, report the conviction, and submit all court documents and verification that you have complied with all requirements. You do not need to report municipal ordinance violations or dismissed charges.

• You must submit Form 2252 and list the convictions reported on Form 3085. However, you are not required to submit additional information related to those convictions (such as personal statements or court documents)

• If you have received any new convictions or pending charges (felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law in Wisconsin or any other state) after the date of our favorable predetermination decision, you will need to submit all required documentation for each new conviction or pending charge

• If you apply for a credential within 1 (one) year of the predetermination decision, pay only the difference between the predetermination application fee and the initial credential fee when you submit your credential application. For example, if you paid a $68 predetermination fee and the initial credential fee is $75, you will owe another $7 for the initial credential fee. This does not include any fees for exams or subsequent background check fees. If the credential fee is less than $68, no refunds will be issued

• Please note, you will still need to meet all credentialing requirements (i.e., training/education, exams, etc.). A favorable predetermination decision does not guarantee licensure

• Aesthetician

• Aesthetician Instructor

• Aesthetics Establishment

• Barbering

• Barbering Instructor

• Barbering Apprentice

• Barbering Establishment

• Cosmetologist

• Cosmetologist Instructor

• Cosmetology Apprentice

• Cosmetology Establishment

• Electrologist

• Electrologist Instructor

• Electrology Establishment

• Manicurist

• Manicurist Instructor

• Manicuring Establishment

Report all felony convictions committed while engaged in the practice of barbering or cosmetology. (This only applies to those who hold or have held a license to practice barbering or cosmetology.)

Technically, there was a conviction at one point in time; therefore, you need to disclose the conviction and provide all documents required. Also, include a court document stating the conviction was expunged.

Include a personal statement describing each offense along with an explanation of the penalties imposed and verification that you completed all requirements. State that the records are no longer available in your personal statement and include a letter from the appropriate agency/police department, and/or court records custodian confirming the unavailability of the records.

The time period for conviction review varies depending on whether all information is complete, all documentation is received, and/or whether it needs to be reviewed by a licensing Board attached to the Department, etc.

These are records certified as true and correct by the Office of the Clerk of Courts and may include judgment of conviction, police report/incident report/criminal complaint, court-ordered assessment report, etc.

If you were convicted in adult court, report the conviction, and submit all court documents and verification that you have complied with all requirements. Any conviction received in adult court involving alcohol (including convictions for operating while intoxicated) or other drug use, must be disclosed.

• You must submit Form (2253) and list the convictions reported on Form 3253. However, you are not required to submit additional information related to those convictions (such as personal statements or court documents)

• If you have been convicted of any felony committed while engaged in the practice of barbering or cosmetology (This only applies to those who hold or have held a license to practice barbering or cosmetology.) OR a felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law involving the use of alcohol or other drugs in Wisconsin or any other state since the date of your favorable predetermination decision, you will need to submit all required documentation for each new conviction since the date of the predetermination decision letter indicating you were not disqualified from licensure

• If you apply for a credential within 1 (one) year of the predetermination decision, pay only the difference between the predetermination application fee and the initial credential fee when you submit your credential application. For example, if you paid a $68 predetermination fee and the initial credential fee is $75, you will owe another $7 for the initial credential fee. This does not include any fees for exams or subsequent background check fees. If the credential fee is less than $68, no refunds will be issued

• Please note, you will still need to meet all credentialing requirements (i.e., training/education, exams, etc.). A favorable predetermination decision does not guarantee licensure

• Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Nurse Midwife

• Registered Nurse

• Wholesale Distributor of Prescription Drugs

• Third Party Logistics Providers

• Licensed Midwives

• Private Security Person

• Private Detective

• Firearms Certifier

• Private Detective/Security Agency

• All Renewals for Business and Health except those that use form 2253 or 3352

• List all pending felony and misdemeanor charges and all pending charges for other violations of federal, state or local law in Wisconsin or any other state. This includes municipal ordinance citations

• List all felonies, misdemeanors, and other violations of federal, state or local law in Wisconsin or any other state for which you have ever been convicted. This includes convictions resulting from a plea of no contest, a guilty plea, or verdict, and findings of guilt to municipal ordinance violations

Technically, there was a conviction at one point in time; therefore, you need to disclose the conviction and provide all documents required. Also, include a court document stating the conviction was expunged.

Include a personal statement describing each offense along with an explanation of the penalties imposed and verification that you completed all requirements. State that the records are no longer available in your personal statement and include a letter from the appropriate agency/police department, and/or court records custodian confirming the unavailability of the records.

There is no need to disclose most traffic violations, however, any traffic violation that involves alcohol (including convictions for operating while intoxicated) or other drug use, must be disclosed.

The time period for conviction review varies depending on whether all information is complete, all documentation is received, and/or whether it needs to be reviewed by a licensing Board attached to the Department, etc.

• These are records certified as true and correct by the Office of the Clerk of Courts and may include judgment of conviction, police report/incident report/criminal complaint, court-ordered assessment report, etc

• Records may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk of Courts in the county in which your case was heard or the relevant police department

If you were convicted in adult court, report the conviction, and submit all court documents and verification that you have complied with all requirements. Any conviction received in adult court involving alcohol (including convictions for operating while intoxicated) or other drug use, must be disclosed.

• You must submit this Form (2254) and list the convictions reported on Form 3086. However, you are not required to submit additional information related to those convictions (such as personal statements or court documents)

• If you have received any new convictions or pending charges (felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal, state, or local law, including municipal ordinances, in Wisconsin or any other state) after the date of our favorable predetermination decision, you will need to submit all required documentation for each new conviction or pending charge

• If you apply for a credential within 1 (one) year of the predetermination decision, pay only the difference between the predetermination application fee and the initial credential fee when you submit your credential application. For example, if you paid a $68 predetermination fee and the initial credential fee is $75, you will owe another $7 for the initial credential fee. This does not include any fees for exams or subsequent background check fees. If the credential fee is less than $68, no refunds will be issued

• Please note, you will still need to meet all credentialing requirements (i.e., training/education, exams, etc.). A favorable predetermination decision does not guarantee licensure

All trades and manufactured homes credentials listed in Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 305

• List all pending felony and misdemeanor charges and all pending charges for other violations of federal or state law in Wisconsin or any other state

• List all felonies, misdemeanors, and other violations of federal or state law in Wisconsin or any other state for which you have ever been convicted. This includes convictions resulting from a plea of no contest, a guilty plea, or verdict

• You do not need to report municipal ordinance violations or dismissed charges

Technically, there was a conviction at one point in time; therefore, you need to disclose the conviction and provide all documents required. Also, include a court document stating the conviction was expunged.

Include a personal statement describing each offense along with an explanation of the penalties imposed and verification that you completed all requirements. State that the records are no longer available in your personal statement and include a letter from the appropriate agency/police department, and/or court records custodian confirming the unavailability of the records.

There is no need to disclose minor traffic violations such as speeding, seat-belt violations, and parking tickets that resulted in a forfeiture. However, you must disclose any traffic offense that resulted in a misdemeanor or felony conviction.

The time period for conviction review varies depending on whether all information is complete and all documentation is received

• These are records certified as true and correct by the Office of the Clerk of Courts and may include judgment of conviction, police report/incident report/criminal complaint, court-ordered assessment report, etc

• Records may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk of Courts in the county in which your case was heard or the relevant police department

If you were convicted in adult court, report the conviction, and submit all court documents and verification that you have complied with all requirements. Any conviction received in adult court involving alcohol (including convictions for operating while intoxicated) or other drug use, must be disclosed.

• You must submit Form 2255 and list the convictions reported on Form 3085. However, you are not required to submit additional information related to those convictions (such as personal statements or court documents)

• If you have received any new convictions or pending charges (felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law in Wisconsin or any other state) after the date of our favorable predetermination decision, you will need to submit all required documentation for each new conviction or pending charge.

• If you apply for a credential within 1 (one) year of the predetermination decision, pay only the difference between the predetermination application fee and the initial credential fee when you submit your credential application. For example, if you paid a $68 predetermination fee and the initial credential fee is $75, you will owe another $7 for the initial credential fee. This does not include any fees for exams, applications, or subsequent background check fees. If the credential fee is less than $68, no refunds will be issued

• Please note, you will still need to meet all credentialing requirements (i.e., training/education, exams, etc.). A favorable predetermination decision does not guarantee licensure

• Tanning Facility

Report all felonies you have ever been convicted of if the felony was committed while you were engaged in the practice of operating a tanning facility in this state or any other.

Technically, there was a felony conviction at one point in time; therefore, you need to disclose the felony conviction and provide all documents required. Also include a court document stating the felony conviction was expunged.

Include a personal statement describing each felony offense along with an explanation of the penalties imposed and verification that you completed all requirements. State that the records are no longer available in your personal statement and include a letter from the appropriate agency/police department, and/or court records custodian confirming the unavailability of the records.

You only need to report felony convictions if the felonies were committed while you were engaged in the practice of operating a tanning facility.

The time period for conviction review varies depending on whether all information is complete, all documentation is received, and/or whether it needs to be reviewed by a licensing Board attached to the Department, etc.

• These are records certified as true and correct by the Office of the Clerk of Courts and may include judgment of conviction, police report/incident report/criminal complaint, court-ordered assessment report, etc.

• Records may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk of Courts in the county in which your case was heard or the relevant police department.

Report all felony convictions received in adult court if the felonies were committed while you were engaged in the practice of operating a tanning facility.

• You must submit Form 3352 and list the convictions reported in your Application for Predetermination. However, you are not required to submit additional information related to those convictions (such as personal statements or court documents).

• If you receive any new felony convictions in this state or any other after the date of your favorable predetermination decision and the felony was committed while you were engaged in the practice of operating a tanning facility, you will need to submit all required documentation for each new felony conviction.

• If you apply for a credential within 1 (one) year of the predetermination decision, pay only the difference between the predetermination application fee and the initial credential fee when you submit your credential application. For example, if you paid a $68 predetermination fee and the initial credential fee is $75, you will owe another $7 for the initial credential fee. This does not include any fees for exams or subsequent background check fees. If the credential fee is less than $68, no refunds will be issued

• Please note, you will still need to meet all credentialing requirements (i.e., training/education, exams, etc.). A favorable predetermination decision does not guarantee licensure