Use this procedure to review potential matches for existing vendors based on social security number (SSN), name, gender, date of birth, or Federal Employment Identification Number (FEIN).
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The VaCMS checks the data entered against existing vendors for possible matches. This process, called file clearance, prevents the same vendor from being enrolled twice. |
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Vendors that are active in DOLPHIN cannot be enrolled into the VaCMS because their information is automatically transferred to the VaCMS from DOLPHIN. |
The Vendor File Clearance page displays.
Review the Vendor File Clearance results.
The results display potential matches for the vendor being enrolled.
Review the matches to determine if a match exists.
If a match is found:
Select the radio button for the matching vendor.
Select No for Continue to enroll a new vendor?
Click Next.
Proceed to Maintain Vendor.
If no matches are found.
Select Yes for Continue to enroll a new vendor?
Click Next.
Proceed to Facility Address.
File clearance has been run for the vendor and matching vendors have been identified.
Updated 05/02/2014