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Go to website: http://epatch.state.pa.us
Select “Submit a New Record Check”
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Accept Terms and Conditions
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Select Individual Request
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Fill out the form with your information
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Make sure your information is correct and click “Proceed.”
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Click Enter this Request ONE TIME, then view in Queued Record Requests
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When your clearance is processed, click on your control number for your certificate
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Click on Certification Form link.
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Print certificate as a pdf for uploading.