Fingerprinting Center

Fingerprinting Status

The Fingerprinting Center is open and operating on a normal schedule.

Applicants must register prior to going to a fingerprint site. Registration can be completed either on the phone or online.

The website to register is http://www.pa.cogentid.com and is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
Telephone registration is available at 1-888-439-2486, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.
All applicants receive a confirmation number.
The fee for the FBI clearance is $36.00, or $38.50 if you wish to receive a copy. Payment 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 is located next to the first floor lobby. When arriving at the IU1 Central Office, please check in with the receptionist at the front desk.
Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note the Fingerprinting Center will be unavailable on scheduled closings. In case of inclement weather, please call 724-938-3241 ext. 221 to verify availability.
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. 221.