If you have lived in Pennsylvania for less than 10 years, you must complete the FBI Criminal Background Check.

The previous FBI fingerprint-based background check vendor, Cogent, will no longer be providing the FBI fingerprinting online services for the PA state clearance requirements. Volunteers needing to obtain the FBI fingerprint-based background check should begin the process by visiting Idemia’s website and then follow the steps below.

Click here for IdentoGo PA Page

• Click on Locate an Enrollment Center first to find the location for providing your fingerprints that is closest to you, this is a resource to find the closest location to you only. The company is continuing to add new fingerprinting locations.
• Click on Schedule or Manage Appointment.
• Follow the prompts for completing the required information and printing the registration form to take to the fingerprinting location.

If you have lived in Pennsylvania for 10 years or more, you must complete a Resident Volunteer Verifiction Form (PDF)..

You do not have to complete the FBI Criminal Background Check.