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Request for Child Abuse and Neglect
Information System Search (CANIS)
for Guardianship
Instructions
Complete the following form to request a search of the Child Abuse and Neglect Information System
(CANIS) for a prospective guardian of a child not in DHS custody. The search and report of CANIS
information is provided to assist in evaluating the safety of the home in which a child is placed.
A timely completed search requires that:
all applicable information regarding the applicant is provided, including all current and former
names used by the applicant;
all applicable information regarding other adults in the household is provided, including all
current and former names;
the applicant has signed the form; and
the form and verification of guardianship petition/filing is transmitted by:
secure email to: canisguardianship@okdhs.org
fax to: 405-325-2321 or
mail to:
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Services - Statewide Hotline LOC# 100-B
Child Abuse and Neglect Information System
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
This request will not be completed when required verification is not included.
Results are returned to the requesting court or the court listed in the filing. Results are not returned
to any attorney or individuals requesting guardianship. Provide mail or email address for the court:
Contact CANIS Guardianship at 405-325-2481 if you have any questions.
Please allow up to four weeks for processing the search request.