Independent Volunteers are required to have all 3 clearances listed below. Assistive Volunteers are required to have the first two clearances and are able to complete the waiver in lieu of the FBI Fingerprints as long as they have resided in PA for the past 10 years.
Act 34 PA State Criminal Background Check
Free for volunteers
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
Free for volunteers
Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance
The service code is: 1KG6Y3
The cost is $22.60
You will choose the option to "schedule/manage appointment". If you would like to set up your appointment by phone, call 1-844-321-2101, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST.
Payment will be made at the fingerprinting site by major credit card, money order or cashier's check (payable to MorphoTrust). No cash or personal checks will be accepted.
Be sure to keep a copy of your receipt with your UEID#, this will be needed by Ringgold for a copy of the Official results. An unofficial copy of the report should be mailed to you for your records.