If you've lived in Pennsylvania for the last 10 years:
Click this link to get your PA Background Check. Verity will run a State Police PATCH clearance and a Child Abuse Clearance from the Dept. of Public Welfare and will send the results to MAGS electronically. The cost is $12.00, and you must renew your background check every five years.

If you have not lived in Pennsylvania for the last 10 years:
In addition to satisfying the PA requirements above, you will need additional clearance from the FBI via a fingerprint check. This screening is good for 36 months. Here are the specific instructions for the FBI finger print process:

FBI CLEARANCE - can be applied for online or phone 1-888-439-2486

1. Access the Cogent Systems Website at: www.pa.cogentid.com
2. Choose Pennsylvania
3. Choose PDE
4. Click on “Register On-Line” and complete the information on the form
5. After completing the form, follow through for payment. The cost of the report is $27.00.
6. After your registration is completed and paid for, print out your receipt.
7. Go to one of the designated fingerprint collection locations. There is list on the website under “Print Locations”.
8. Please call the fingerprint location you choose for their dates and times of operation.  The Delaware County Intermediate Unit is now requiring an appointment.  Remember, you do have to register on-line before reporting to the fingerprint location.
9. You must bring identification with you when you go to be fingerprinted. There is a list of acceptable forms of ID on the website under “what to bring”. 
10. You do not need to wait for a clearance to come in the mail.  After having your fingerprints taken, the receipt you printed out can be scanned and emailed to league, or copied and handed in. 
11. The code to use is 1KG6Y3