# Searching for a Client

A client should only be registered in WorkforceCentral once. Before registering a new client in WorkforceCentral, first search for a client using the **Search Client** feature on the home page.&#x20;

## To search for a client:

1\. From the **Home** page, under the **Search Client** tab, enter the client's:

* First Name
* Last Name &#x20;
* Date of Birth

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You can search using any one or in combination of the search fields. On the other hand, you can search using partial of last name, partial of first name, or date of birth only.
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2\. Select the **Search** button.

If the client is registered in WorkforceCentral, they will be listed to the right of the search fields. You do not need to re-register the client.

![Client is found](https://2603509340-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Me_HDtTXaueXuEMHfJF%2F-MfiyK3XlxaxMgf8QaAq%2F-Mfj0TAhJ4MDG-n7sUM_%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-07-28%20at%202.29.05%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=b50d452f-6226-4882-ae91-c6f131c91fd6)

If the client is not registered, no results will be shown. You need to [register the client](registering-a-client).

![Client is not found](https://2603509340-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Me_HDtTXaueXuEMHfJF%2F-MfiyK3XlxaxMgf8QaAq%2F-Mfj1thLHNPAGQDwKtk2%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-07-28%20at%202.34.42%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=afab66b0-0f2e-4c75-beac-3e490eaf6787)

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**Client Registered More than Once:** If a client is registered in WorkforceCentral more than once, choose the registration with the most recent intake date and contact OEWD Program Specialist for assistance with merging the records.
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