Background Check

Your name and fingerprints will be sent to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the FBI for a nationwide criminal background check.

The background check can take anywhere from 24 hours to a few days. In rare cases where clear fingerprints are difficult or impossible to obtain, it may take several weeks.

You can withdraw your Go Pass application at any stage in this process.

Immediately Eligible

If there is no need for additional information or clarification, you will be considered eligible for Go Pass service. You will receive a welcome notice via email, and you can start volunteering.

Under Investigation

If there is a need for additional information or clarification, you will be contacted by the NYC Department of Education's Office of Personnel Investigation asking for your permission to investigate the matter. You will have an opportunity to explain the situation to the investigators, who will work to determine your final eligibility for Go Pass service.

You can withdraw your Go Pass application at any time, which will end the investigation.