How to Obtain the 3 Required Clearances
For all kinds of helpful information and FAQs please go to this website:
(1) CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE
(obtain through the PA Department of Human Services- fee)
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
If you have any trouble, call the Help Line: 1-877-343-0494 -They are very helpful!
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(2) STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD ONLINE FORM
(obtain from the PA State Police- fee)
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
Help Desk phone number 1-888-783-7972
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(3) FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD
Open the above link and enter the code 1KG756
Click on “Schedule or Manage an Appointment”
Then fill out the blanks – push next (there are about 4-5 pages). You will have to pay the fee on-line at the end…after you submit your information they will give you the registration ID number that you must take to the fingerprinting place.
For help, call 1-855-845-7434
It is very important that you take this registration number with you to be fingerprinted.
IdentoGO Locations for Fingerprinting
1500 W. Chestnut Street
Washington Crown Center, Suite 744
Washington, PA
Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12-1)
Wed., 10:30 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12-1)
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1 Intermediate Unit Drive
Coal Center, PA
Open M-F, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
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1699 Washington Road, Suite 103
Pittsburgh, PA
Open M-F, 9:30 am -2:00 pm
These clearances must be renewed every five (5) years.