PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Volunteer)

Human Resources would like to highlight that this is a state form and may not be inclusive of all genders, races, or ethnicities. Should you need assistance during this process, please email clearances@drexel.edu.

• Go to epatch.pa.gov/home.
• Click on the box for “New Volunteer Record Check."
• Scroll down, check the box and click “Accept.”
• Complete this screen using your personal information (write Drexel University for Volunteer Organization Name and skip telephone number) and click “Next.”  

• Click on “Proceed.” 
• Complete this screen using your personal information. Click “Enter this Request.”

• At this point, the system is giving you the option to get clearances for more people. Do NOT enter your information again! Instead, scroll down and click “Finished.” 
• You should see your name on the next page. Click “Submit.” Your clearance should be ready immediately; continue the directions below to retrieve your results.

• When you see this screen, click on the “Control Number” to the left of your name.  

• When you see this screen, click on “Certificate Form.” If you get a pop-up, click OK.  

• Your clearance will look like the example below. Click “Save” to save to the computer or "Print" to PDF. Save your results as a PDF and send a copy to clearances@drexel.edu. Note that any clearance with a record is subject to review per Background Checks Policy-HR 52 (view in Policy Directory).