Complete the form online:  https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS

 

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. 

 

OR by Mail:

 

Complete Section 1 of the form and enclose a $10.00 money order ONLY (payable to DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE).

 

Send to:

CHILDLINE AND ABUSE REGISTRY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE

P.O. BOX 8170

HARRISBURG, PA 17105-8170 

You may download and send the form via regular mail or submit a new record check online by visiting https://epatch.state.pa.us/

Complete directions:

http://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20-%20Administrators/Background%20checks/Pages/Federal-Criminal-History-Background-Checks.aspx

You must pre-register and select the correct Service Code listed on the PDE website. You will pay the fee at the time you are fingerprinted. You must present proper ID such as a Driver’s License when you are fingerprinted. Payment can be in the form of credit card, money order, or cashier check. Cash will not be accepted.

Fingerprint Locations:  https://uenroll.identogo.com