Background Checks

Each volunteer (PA Residents and Non-PA Residents) is required to complete a Volunteer PA Resident Affidavit that you can find in the KPETS Folder given out at Orientation.
All new volunteers are required to complete and submit the clearances as a part of the registration process.
Clearances are valid for five years from date of issue and will need to be resubmitted as they expire.

ALL KPETS Volunteers (regardless of state)

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (form SP4-164) (https://epatch.state.pa.us/)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (form CY-113) (https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis) FYI: Use the Individual Login option NOT the Organization Login option
• The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Fingerprinting
  • FOR PA:
    • IF you have lived in PA for ten years, it is optional. However, some schools and facilities we visit may require it.
    • If you have not lived in PA for ten year, this is mandatory.
  • For MD Residents
    • The FBI criminal history check is mandatory.
  • FBI Procedure:
    • • • • Go to IdentoGO website: https://uenroll.identogo.com/
          • Enter the Service Code: 1KG6ZJ and hit GO
          • Schedule or Manage Appointment – NEXT (*See below if you cannot visit an Identigo location near you.)
          • Fill out Name/Method of Contact information – NEXT
          • Enter Citizenship information – NEXT
          • Answer next three questions – NEXT
          • Enter Personal Information – NEXT
          • Enter Mailing Address – NEXT
          • Documents – choose Driver’s License issued by State or outlying possession of the U.S. If you do not have a driver’s license, choose something else from the dropdown screen. – NEXT
          • Enter your zip code and all local locations to get your prints taken will appear. Click on the location that suits you – NEXT
          • Set up your appointment. You can walk in at these centers, but it may take more time.
          • Follow the rest of the instructions on the site to complete your FBI clearances.
          *If you cannot travel to a Indenigo location Click here...
          
          • Click “Submit a fingerprint card by mail”
          • Read the prompt – CONTINUE
          • Enter essential information – NEXT
          • Enter employer information – NEXT
          • Enter citizenship information – NEXT
          • Enter personal questions – NEXT
          • NOTE: We are NOT qualified to have an authorization code.
          • Enter personal information – NEXT
          • Enter address information – NEXT
          • Enter payment information – SUBMIT
          • You may have your fingerprints taken on your card at your local law enforcement agency. The results of your fingerprinting will be sent to you. Results normally take 4-6 weeks to come back if using the fingerprinting card.