The Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check can be done either online or by mail. Online at http://epatch.state.pa.us – click on “submit a new record” and follow the instructions. A credit card payment of $10.00 is required. At the end, you can print out your certificate. The Child Abuse History Clearance must be done by mail. It requires you to pay using a $10.00 money order. You can print the paperwork at www.dpw.state.pa.us/servicesprograms/childwelfare and mail it. This clearance takes 2 – 3 weeks and results are mailed to your home |
