Background Checks

Our unique Process for Background Checks

Please Note:

Many organizations may require different clearances. The ones listed below are specifically required by KPETS. And specifically required from the site links provided here. Do not send us any other clearances that are not listed here.
Each volunteer 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

Instructions for Clearances

PA Criminal Background Check (FREE for volunteers!)

• Website: Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History – Home (pa.gov)
• Click “New Volunteer Record Check”
• Check the box and accept the terms and conditions
• Fill in the information
• Submit your information
• Send us your results (either the webpage that indicates your results or click on the link for the certificate) These results are instantaneous, so you can send them to me through email DarleneG@kpets.org (which is the fastest way), or you can mail them through snail mail. KPETS PO Box 208, Akron, PA 17501 Whichever works for you!

PA Child Abuse History Clearance (FREE for volunteers!)

• Website: Pennsylvania Child Welfare Information Solution (state.pa.us)
• Click “Individual login”
• Or click “Create Individual Account” if you do not already have a login
• Click “Access my Clearances
• Click “Continue” at the bottom of the page
• Enter your login information
• EITHER:
• Access your current clearance if it is within 5 years (ex: xx/2020-xx/2025) OR
• Click “Create Clearance Application”
• Follow instructions to obtain the clearance
• Send KPETS your results once they are produced.

FBI Fingerprinting-who can travel to Identogo location

• Website: https://uenroll.identogo.com
• Enter the Service Code: 1KG6ZJ and hit GO
• Schedule or Manage Appointment – NEXT
• 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.

FBI Fingerprinting- who CANNOT travel to Identogo location

• Website: https://uenroll.identogo.com/
• Enter the Service Code: 1KG6ZJ and hit GO
• 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.