What is a Certificate of Rehabilitation?

A Certificate of Rehabilitation is a document that attests that someone is rehabilitated after a period in their life where they were criminal justice involved.

Source: ccresourcecenter.org

In WA State, this document is called a Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CROP). It allows individuals with some criminal convictions to become eligible for state licensing for many professions.

More importantly, it releases employers and landlords from any potential liability from negligent hiring or renting.

There is much more information in this article, which gives information about how to apply for and get this valuable certificate.