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(c) Be of good reputation in the community as attested to by two (2) professional references and one (1) personal reference which may be verified by the Department. References must state how long they have known an applicant and in what capacity. (4) Continuing education that addresses health, safety, and well-being of children or as approved by the Department is required as follows: (a) At the time of application for certification, the individual will document that twenty-five hours of training related to children and family that addresses health, safety, well-being, and education or as approved by the Department was completed within three years immediately prior to application. (b) Documentation of continuing professional development of a minimum of ten hours of training related to children and family that addresses health, safety, well-being, and education or as approved by the Department per year is required for recertification. C. Initial Certification Process (1) Individuals will submit the completed application and all required documents and fees to the Department of Social Services-State Office Adoptions Division as follows: (a) South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Criminal History Results within one year of the application. This does not apply to those who are employed by the Department of Social Services and who are in good standing; (b) A check of the South Carolina Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect. This does not apply to those who are employed by the Department of Social Services and who are in good standing; and (c) Training Certificates. (2) Incomplete applications will not be accepted. (3) Additional information that would clarify an item may be requested in writing, by telephone, or in a personal interview and must be returned within 10 working days of the request. (4) When a determination has been made that the applicant meets the requirements for certifica- tion, a certificate will be issued, and the applicant’s name and fee schedule will be placed in the directory of certified persons. (5) All applications and supporting documentation shall be considered public information. D. Expiration and Renewal of Certificate (1) Certificates issued under these regulations will expire one year from the date of issuance. (2) Application for recertification must be received thirty days prior to the expiration date of the current certificate. (3) Upon determination that the applicant continues to meet the requirements, a new certificate will be issued. (4) Applicants who are not employed by the Department must submit the following required documents and required fees at the time of the submission of the recertification application. (a) A completed application; (b) South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Criminal History Results within one year prior to application. This does not apply to those who are employed by the Department of Social Services and who are in good standing; (c) A check of the South Carolina Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect. This does not apply to those employed by the Department of Social Services and who are in good standing; and (d) Training Certificates for training received within one year prior to the application certifica- tion date. E. Fees for Certification/Recertification (1) The following fees are to be paid to the South Carolina Department of Social Services and are not refundable: (a) The fee for certification as an adoption investigator is $20.00; (b) The fee for certification as a person obtaining consents or relinquishments is $20.00;