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A GUIDE TO OBTAINING CLEARANCESChild Abuse History Clearance | Pennsylvania State Criminal Background History | FBI ClearancePENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE Your clearance may be obtained online through Pennsylvania’s Child Welfare PortalThis method is the most expedient in terms of obtaining results and the method encouraged by the Department of Welfare so that your results may be verified online. This method will require a credit card payment. The cost of the clearance is $10.00. In your internet browser, type “pass.state.pa.us/cwis”Select “Create a New Account” (if you have not created an account previously)General Information will be sharedScroll to the bottom of the page and click “Next”Profile Information will be requested (enter information)Enter requested information and click “Finish”Check your email account for your temporary passwordLog into the Child Welfare Portal again and click “Login”Select “Access My Clearances”Read about the website and disclosure of personal informationScroll to the bottom of the page and click “Continue”Enter your Keystone Key username and password (copy and paste your password from your email account)Click “Login”Set your Permanent PasswordClick “Submit”Click “Close Window”Log in to the Child Welfare Portal with your new passwordReview the Terms and ConditionsClick on “I have read, fully understand and agree to the My Child Welfare Account Terms and Conditions”Click “Next”Review the “Disclosure of Personal Information”Click “Continue”Click “Create Clearance Application” – The information you will need:Addresses where you have previously lived since 1975Names of all individuals with whom you have lived to include parents, guardians, siblings, spouses, etc. since 1975Any previous names you have used or have been known byCredit/Debit Card information for a $10.00 application feeClick “Begin” found at the bottom of the pageOn the Application Purpose pageClick “School Employment”Click “Next”Enter your “Applicant information”Enter your “Contact information”Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Next”Enter current address, mailing address and certificate delivery methodClick “Next”Add previous addressesClick “Next”Add Household MembersClick “Next”Review your “Application Summary”Enter your “Application Payment”Click “Next”Enter your “eSignature”Check the box certifying that the information is correctEnter your name in the signature boxClick “Next”Application PaymentSelect “yes” or “no” to the question posed (when “no” is selected, you will be prompted to “Make a Payment”Click “Make a Payment”Enter your credit card informationScroll to bottom of page and click “Pay Now”Payment CompletedClick “ Finalize and Submit Application”You will be prompted to check your email for a confirmation notificationYou may view or check the status of your application from the PA Child Abuse History Clearance Account” at any timeOnce your application has been processed, you will receive a notification via email to log in to your account and view the outcome/result of the applicationIf you do not receive an email, contact the ChildLine and Abuse Registry’s Child Abuse History Clearance Unit at 1.877.371.5422Send a copy of your PA Child Abuse History Clearance to Deb Larkin at BCIU.PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE REQUEST FOR CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKYou may obtain your Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance online.In most cases, this method results instantaneously. It will require a credit card payment. The cost of the clearance is $10.00.In your internet browser, type “”Scroll to the “Credit Card Users” section Select “Submit a New Record Check”Read the terms and conditions for the use of PATCH Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Accept”Enter the required “Personal Information”Reason for Request: use the drop down arrow and select “School District”Click “Next”Personal Information Review (verify the information you entered)Click “Proceed”Enter the requested information contained on “ Record Check Request Form”Click “Enter this Request”Click “View Queued Record Check Requests(1)Record Check Request ReviewClick “Submit”Enter Credit Card InformationClick “Next”Verify Credit Card InformationClick “Submit”Record Check Request Results will appear after being processedClick “Control #” to view the details of your record checkClick “Certification Form” to print the certification form for your records (you will not receive a copy in the mail)Click the printer iconPlease send a copy of this certificate to Deb Larkin at BCIU.FBI CLEARANCERegistering online is your only method to obtain your FBI Clearance. You may pay via the use of a credit card or money order. The cost of the clearance is $27.00.Register with Cogent Systems at “pa.”Select “Pennsylvania Department of Education”Within the Registration Information section, select “Register online”Check the box authorizing PDE to electronically disseminate your information to any school entity to which you applyClick “Continue”Applicant Registration for Department of Education Enter your InformationSelect your Payment Type (credit card or money order)Reason Fingerprinted: use the drop down arrow and select “Intermediate Units”Complete the remaining required fieldsScroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Next”Verify Your InformationClick “Next”Credit Card Payment information (if applicable)Click “Pay”Registration CompleteSelect “Print” and/or “Send E-Mail” to secure a record of your registration number Or You may call Cogent at 888.439.2486, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., (record your registration number)Visit a FBI Fingerprinting Service SiteHave your registration number with you along with your payment confirmation number or your $27.00 money orderHave one of the following forms of identification with you:State-issued Driver’s LicenseU.S. Active Duty/Retiree/Reservist Military ID Card (000 10-2)U.S. PassportCollege-issued Student IDINS 1-551 Resident Alien Card Issued since 1997INS I-688 Temporary Resident Identification CardINS I-688B, I-766 Employment Authorization CardFBI Fingerprinting services are available at the following three (3) locations in Berks County:Berks County Intermediate UnitYou are welcome to walk-in without an appointment, however, appointments are preferred. For directions and/or to schedule an appointment, visit BCIU’s website at Address/Contact Information1111 Commons Boulevard, Reading PA 19605610.987.8264Regular Hours of OperationMonday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Tuesday through Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Scheduling an AppointmentVisit BCIU’s website at fingerprintingScroll to the middle of the page and click on “Schedule an appointment at the BCIU”ORYou may call 610.987.8264 to schedule an appointment.If you are unable to keep your appointment, please reschedule or cancel it as soon as possible. Mail N Ship 4 UYou are welcome to walk in without an appointmentAddress/Contact Information96 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing PA 19610610.376.3805Regular Hours of OperationMonday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Sunday: ClosedBusiness Link Print, Pack and Ship CenterYou are welcome to walk in without an appointmentAddress/Contact information314 West Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530610.683.9575Regular Hours of OperationMonday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Sunday: ClosedResults should be available within 24-48 hours after your fingerprints are taken. In order to access your results, Deb Larkin at BCIU will need your registration id number that usually begins with PAE. NOTESRegistration ID Number: ___________________________Appointment Date/Time: ___________________________ ................
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