How to Submit anApplication
There are two methods of requesting a Pennsylvania Criminal record:
Online Request
The Pennsylvania State Police have established a web-based computer application called"Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History(PATCH)". Results are often received immediately when applied for online.If results are not immediately received, please note the following:
- If you provide your e-mail address in the application, PATCH will send messages stating:
- If you do not provide an e-mail address, thenplease document thecontrol number so that you may log back into the PATCH system to obtain the clearance results when they are completed.
- That the clearance request was received; and
- Whenyourclearance results are completed and ready to be reviewed and printed.
Paper Request
If you need a paper version of the application, please complete the following steps:
- Go to"Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH)"
- Go to the "Help" option on the top of the page
- When you hover over the "Help" option a drop down menu will appear
- Scroll down and click on the form that you want to review and print
Cost
- Free— Volunteers
- $22— Employees, Foster/Adoptive Parents
Questions
If you have questions about the Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal History Record Checkform for employment (SP4 164) or to volunteer (SP4-164A), please call: Toll-free 1-888-783-7972.
