How much does a PA criminal background check cost?

$22
Fees. SP4-164 – $22; Standard record check request. Only this type of request can be notarized. Notary Fee – $5; optional, available for standard record check requests.

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What shows up on a PA state police background check?

Summary offenses typically include minor convictions such as harassment, loitering, or disorderly conduct. Summary offenses are still considered criminal history, so they may show up on a Pennsylvania background check. Candidates should disclose these offenses if asked about criminal history on job applications.

How do I obtain a copy of my criminal record in PA?

Paper Request

Go to “Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH)”
Go to the “Help” option on the top of the page.
When you hover over the “Help” option a drop down menu will appear.
Scroll down and click on the form that you want to review and print.

How long does a PA state police background check take?

All “No Record” and “Record” checks must be printed out at the requestor’s computer. It may take up to two weeks for a status to be updated from a “Request Under Review” to a “No Record” or “Record”.

How do I get my PA Act 33 clearance?

Carefully review the following information:

Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home and select Create Individual Account.
Select Login.
Select Access My Clearances.
Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Continue.
Select Create Clearance Application.
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How do I get my PA Act 34 clearance?

1) New users log onto https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp and select “Submit a New Record Check” under credit card users. 2) Provide required name and address information. 3) Enter credit card information to access clearance. The cost for the clearance is $10.00.