Step One of the application is the background questions.  You must respond to each question on the page.  Once all questions have been answered, check the Affidavit at the bottom of the page to verify all statements are correct and true.  You will then need to scroll back to the top of the page to click “Next.” If all questions are answered No, you are not required to submit any additional clearance documentation with your application. If you answer Yes to Question 1 regarding child abuse unfounded, founded, or indicated, you are required to mail: Current PA Child Abuse Clearance (dated within one year of the date of application) Signed detailed letter of explanation regarding the investigation. The Department may request additional documentation. ALL clearance documents must be mailed with your TIMS coversheet.  None of them can be uploaded. If you answer Yes to Questions 2-5, you are required to mail: Signed detailed letter of explanation regarding the investigation. Five letters of reference A resume The Department may request additional documentation. ALL clearance documents must be mailed with your TIMS coversheet.  None of them can be uploaded. If you answer Yes to Questions 6 or 7, you are required to mail: Current FBI clearance (dated within one year of the date of application) Current PA criminal background check (dated within one year of the date of application) Current PA Child Abuse Clearance (dated within one year of the date of application) Certified court documents Signed detailed letter of explanation regarding the investigation. Letter of status from probation/parole officer If you did not have a probation/parole officer, please include a notation on your TIMS coversheet that this document is not included.  If you do not include this notation, your application processing time will be delayed. Five letters of reference A resume The Department may request additional documentation. ALL clearance documents must be mailed with your TIMS coversheet.  None of them can be uploaded. Additional instructions for submission of the required documentation can be found in the Submitting Documentation section of the User Guide.  Clarification of requirements is provided in our Good Moral Character FAQs.
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