REQUIRED Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Check
FREE TO VOLUNTEERS
This is an online procedure. Click on the following link and go to “Submit a New Record
Check.” Follow the instructions through to the Certification Page. Once the Search results
Table appears, click on the Control Number. Please be sure to retain the control number for
your records. Click on the Certification Page to access your official Clearance. The Record
Check Details page is only a receipt and not acceptable as a “clearance.” You can complete
everything online and receive your results immediately.
https://epatch.state.pa.us/
1-888-783-7972

REQUIRED Act 151Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Check
FREE TO VOLUNTEERS
This is an online procedure. Once you click on the link you will be directed to the Child
Welfare Portal where you must create an account or log in if you already have an account.
Note: you will need an email address to create an account. 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.

https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
1-877-343-0494