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Professor Program Background Check Requirement

Pokémon Support
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Application Requirements for all territories

[IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS]

Failure to complete the instructions below will result in a temporary suspension from applying to the Professor Program.

  • The background check should only be taken by the individual who is the owner of the Pokémon Trainer Club account.
  • Your legal name and date of birth on your account must match your government ID.
    • Your government ID must be valid and cannot be expired.
  • The information on your background check must match the information on your Pokémon Trainer Club account, per Pokémon’s Terms of Use.
    • If the information does not match, please contact Customer Support here.
  • The unopened link to your background check application will expire after 30 days.
    • Once you open the link, you have 7 days to complete the application. This includes filling out and uploading all necessary documentation.
    • The Consent/Authorization form is a global form used for all applicants; however, you are only giving your consent to what is minimally required to complete a background check in your specific area. Not all items listed on the consent form will be required in your area.
  • Copies of your government ID must be clear, legible, and uncut, and must include both sides of the ID. No portion of the image can be cropped or cut off, or the ID will not be accepted.
  • You may be asked for multiple forms of ID. Please provide all requested information.
  • If you are missing information on your background check, you may receive an email from First Advantage requesting additional information.
    • We are unable to accept incomplete background checks.
  • If you have trouble completing your background check, please reach out to First Advantage here. Click the Chat icon to interact with a First Advantage representative for assistance.
    • The above link takes you to a website not created or maintained by The Pokémon Company International.

Country-Specific Requirements

Please carefully review these country-specific requirements. There are unique requirements for the below locations and areas. Failure to fulfill the requirements for your area will result in a denial of your application and a temporary suspension from applying to the Professor Program.

Australia

  • The forms must be signed in pen.
    • Electronic signatures are not accepted.
  • One primary document must be provided.
    • Ex. Birth/Citizenship Certificate, Passport, etc.
  • One or more documents that contain either a photo or current address must be provided, as described in the requirements in the PDF file here.
    • Ex. Driver’s License, Student ID & Bank Statement, etc.
  • If you do not have a valid driver's license, you must follow these steps to proceed past the driver's license request:
    • Select the option to add another type of ID.
    • Select driver's license (you will be offered an option later to add a passport).
    • Select the option “I don’t have a government ID.”
    • Now you will be able to proceed to the next section.

Brazil

  • Complete name including maiden and all alias names
  • Date of birth
  • Signed Authorization Form
  • Copy of ID card
    • Citizens: National ID
    • Non-Citizens: Passport
  • Fiscal declaration number
  • Mother's first name and mother's maiden name
  • Father's first name and father's last name
  • Current address

Canada

  • Electronic signatures are not accepted.
  • Canada government ID requirement:
    • The applicant must provide a date of birth or SIN number along with their complete address (including postal code).
  • Canadian Criminal Search:
    • Requires uncut, scanned, color copies of two valid, non-expired photo ID documents, such as driver’s license and passport.
      • One of the above documents must be government-issued.
      • Canadian SIN cards cannot be used for identification purposes.
  • Section B of the CPIC form should be prefilled. If it is not, please use the below information:
    • Reason for request: Organized Play Role
    • Organization Requesting the Search: Pokémon
    • Contact name: Amy Smythe
    • Contact Phone Number: 800.888.5773
  • Section D of the CPIC form:
    • A notary must sign and complete the “Witnessing Agent” section for purposes of this background check.
      • The notary must verify 2 forms of ID for the Canadian Criminal Search
      • Cannot be signed by a friend, roommate, neighbor, etc.

Chile

  • A Criminal Authorization Form is required to be mailed to an address provided by First Advantage.
  • The form must be notarized and signed in blue or black ink.
  • You must include a clear, color copy of your ID documents.
    • A Chilean ID card or a Chilean passport is preferred.
  • You must physically mail the form to an address provided by First Advantage.
    • If you are unable to find the address, please contact First Advantage at https://fadv.com/support/. Click on the Chat icon to interact with a First Advantage representative for assistance.
    • The above link takes you to a website not created or maintained by The Pokémon Company International.

Italy

  • Complete name including maiden and all alias names
  • Date of birth
  • Last known or current address in Italy
  • Citizens: Valid Italian ID card or European ID card (except if Bulgarian because of Cyrillic characters)
  • Non-Citizens: Foreign ID/passport and an official document showing the town of birth (i.e., birth certificate)
  • Driver’s license is only accepted for the ID Verification search, not for the criminal search.

Netherlands

  • You may be required to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct and submit that official record to First Advantage.
  • Filling out Section 2 of Certificate of Conduct:
    • Section 2.1 Details of organisation/body
      • Skip
    • Section 2.2 Purpose of the application
      • Select Other
      • Description box text: Pokémon Professor Role
    • 3 Special circumstances
    • 4 Screening profile
      • Select No, continue with question 2.4 b
    • 4 a Specific screening profile
      • Skip
    • 4 b General screening profile
      • Check the box for the following:  
        • 11
        • 12
        • 37
        • 41
      • 5 Signature on behalf of the organisation/body
        • Skip per the explanation of section two:
        • If you are unable to have this section completed and signed by the organisation requesting the Certificate of Conduct (for example, in case of a visa application), please provide the details of 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 a or 2.4 b yourself. In addition to this application form, you must submit a letter, email or web page alongside the form that demonstrates why you need the Certificate of Conduct. This document will replace the signature required under section 2.5.
      • Resources:

New Zealand

  • The forms must be signed in pen.
    • Electronic signatures are not accepted.
  • One primary document must be provided.
    • Ex. Birth/Citizenship Certificate, Passport, etc.
  • One or more documents that contain either a photo or current address must be provided, as described in the requirements in the PDF file here.
    • Ex. Driver’s License, Student ID & Bank Statement, etc.
  • If you do not have a valid driver's license, you must follow these steps to proceed past the driver's license request:
    • Select the option to add another type of ID.
    • Select driver's license (you will be offered an option later to add a passport).
    • Select the option “I don’t have a government ID.”
    • Now you will be able to proceed to the next section.

Spain

  • The government ID card must be scanned, not photographed, and must be notarized. An online notary is acceptable if the notarized copy includes the verification code provided by the online notary. The ID must be valid and cannot be expired.
  • Criminal check: Spain Criminal Check Form data must match your government ID; your signature must be your legal name. Form and the scanned ID must be mailed to a First Advantage vendor.
    iCOVER Screening
    c/o CRyL Asesoramiento y Gestión, S.L.
    Calle Silva, 2 – piso 1° - puerta 4
    28013 MADRID, España
    Spain
    • Contact: Alejandro Palaez Rodriguez, Tel: +34 623 191 421
  • Resources:

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