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Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Check FREE TO VOLUNTEERS
This is an online procedure. Click on the following link and go to “Submit a New Record Check.” Follow the instructions through to the Certification Page. Once the Search results Table appears, click on the Control Number. Please be sure to retain the control number for your records. Click on the Certification Page to access your official Clearance. The Record Check Details page is only a receipt and not acceptable as a “clearance.” You can complete everything online and receive your results immediately.
https://epatch.state.pa.us/
1-888-783-7972
Act 151Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Check FREE TO VOLUNTEERS
This is an online procedure. Once you click on the link you will be directed to the Child Welfare Portal where you must create an account or log in if you already have an account. Note: you will need an email address to create an account. Creating an account and submitting your clearance application online will give you immediate access to your results or the status of your results if your results cannot be processed immediately.
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
1-877-343-0494