The State of Pennsylvania requires all volunteers and coaches to submit the following paperwork. Clearances are required for everyone who has regular contact with the team’s players — this includes ALL coaches, scorekeepers, team managers, etc.

If you have a “volunteer card” obtained through the Bethel Park School District, this is sufficient. Bethel Park Baseball will need a copy for their records.

1.  PA Criminal Record Check

Cost: Free if you are a volunteer.

Expected Wait Time: About two weeks.

Manner Received: Online with paper copy.

PA Request for Criminal Background Check

2.  PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Cost: Free if you are a volunteer.

Expected Wait Time: About two weeks.

Manner Received: Online with paper copy.

PA Child Abuse History Clearance

3.  Federal (FBI) Criminal History Record Check

Cost: $27.00

Payable With: Online with credit card, money order, or cashier’s check.

Expected Wait Time: About two weeks.

Manner Received: Mailed to your home.

Other Important Information:

1. The fingerprint background check is a multiple-step process.
2. Applicants must register prior to going to the fingerprint site:
   • Registration is completed online at www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania .

FBI Clearance Waiver Option

You do NOT need the FBI Clearance if you meet both of the following criteria:

1. You have been a resident of Pennsylvania for the entire past 10 years AND
2. You have never been convicted of a disqualifying offense

If you can answer “yes” to both, you may waive the Federal Criminal History Record Check (FBI Fingerprint).

FBI Fingerprint Waiver Form

Please send all clearances to [email protected] once received.