ACT 34 - STATE POLICE CRIMINIAL HISTORY RECORD CLEARANCE
The Pennsylvania State Police has established a web-based computer application called “Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History” (PATCH.) Using this system, a requestor can apply for a PA criminal background check online. This clearance is valid for 5 years from date of issuance. “No Record” certificates are returned immediately 85% of the time, via email. The cost is $22.00 per request.
Log in to the website listed above, then select “Submit a New Record Check”.
NOTE: Reason for Request = Employment
Select “Next” and then select “Proceed”.
Complete the required fields with your personal information as requested.
Enter This Request”.
Select “Finished”, then “Submit”, and finally “Checkout”.
Continue entering payment information and select “Pay with your credit card”.
Once you get your notification email to let you know your clearance is complete- click on the blue control # beginning with “R”. Click on the blue “Certification Form” to get the official State Police clearance. Print the final PA Criminal History Record.
Please save your PA Criminal History Record electronically for future reference.
Upon completion, please provide a copy of your State Police clearance to Human Resources at the DAC (or e-mail results to mfullerton@ldsd.org).
