Obtaining Clearances
PA Criminal Background Check
Cost: Free
Expected Wait Time: Should be received within two weeks
Manner Received: You will receive your results online with a paper copy
How To Obtain: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Cost: Free
Expected Wait Time: Should be received within two weeks
Manner Received: Online with a paper copy
How to obtain:https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
What do I do after I received the results?
Email the ministry leader with PDF copies of your results.
