Criminal Background Check guidelines
If the agency/site where you are doing your capstone/internship requires you to obtain criminal background checks, these steps should assist you in that process. If you have additional questions, please let us know (solutionsnetwork@psu.edu).
FBI BACKGROUND CHECK
- This will cost approximately $23.00
- Fingerprinting Info for FBI Clearance (this can take 2-4 weeks for results)
- To obtain fingerprints, you must first register PRIOR to going to a physical location to obtain fingerprinting: https://uenroll.identogo.com/
- Volunteers: Enter Code 1KG6ZJ - this will take you to the form for Pennsylvania DHS - Volunteer)
(if being paid/Employees: Enter Code 1KG756 - this will take you to the form for DHS – Employee >= 14 years contact with children) - Select Schedule or Manage Appointment
- Complete all sections on the form
- Submit
- You will receive an email confirming your registration and confirmation of appointment time and location.
- Report to the IdentoGO location identified in the confirmation letter. IMPORTANT!
- Do not forget to bring the required documents (as outlined in the confirmation letter) to confirm your identity.
- Payment is required at the appointment. There is no option to pay ahead of time. The options include Business Check, Money Order, and Credit Card.
- To find an IdentoGO location, visit https://www.identogo.com/locations (State College Location: 1951 Pine Hall Rd Suite 150, State College, PA 16801)
PA CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
(free if volunteering/intern/not being paid)
If volunteering/internship (not paid), this is free: select the option NEW RECORD CHECK (volunteers only) and complete the required info. This will give you a certificate to print immediately after you enter the required info.
PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE
($13.00 or free if not being paid)
Select CREATE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT and follow steps in this process to create Keystone ID profile.