Can supporting documents in an original background be used again for a background update?
A.Yes, in some cases. Some documents have no “shelf-life” (e.g., a birth certificate, high school transcripts after graduation, etc.) and therefore there is no need for the same department to collect this information again. Required documentation that is time-sensitive (e.g., criminal history checks, credit reports, driving records, etc.), must not be more than one year old.
