Fingerprinting

Federal (FBI) Criminal History Report

PDE FBI Clearance Process

Applicants must register prior to going to a fingerprint site. Registration can be completed either on the phone or online.
1. The web site to register is http://www.pa.cogentid.com and is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
2. Telephone registration is available at 1-888-439-2486, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.
3. All applicants receive a confirmation number.
4. The fee for the FBI clearance is $40 and can be made online with a credit card or by bringing a Money Order/Cashiers Check payable to Cogent Systems to the fingerprinting site. No cash or personal checks will be accepted.

Intermediate Unit 1 has agreed to be a site for fingerprinting applicants. Following is information regarding the IU1 Fingerprinting Process:

In order to be fingerprinted, all applicants must have:
- a confirmation number,
- a valid photo ID, and if applicable,
- a Money Order or Cashier's Check payable to Cogent Systems
Fingerprints will be taken at the IU1 Central Office Building, One Intermediate Unit Drive, in Coal Center.
The IU1 Fingerprinting Center will be located on the first floor, in the IMS Department.
Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Fingerprints will be scanned electronically, sent to the Pennsylvania State Police, submitted by the State Police to the FBI. The FBI will send results to PDE.
Results of the Federal Criminal History Report will be forwarded to the applicant by PDE.
If you have a large group to be fingerprinted, please call 724-938-3241 ext. 241 and arrange for a mobile unit.