PCB CDCORP Application | www.pacertboard.org | info@pacertboard.org | Revised October 2019
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – READ CAREFULLY
Prior to submitting your application, you must have all requirements completed and documented. Use the
table below as a guide for gathering your documentation.
Do not submit any documentation with your application that is not listed on the table or the application
unless specifically instructed by a staff member. Do not submit your application until you have
completed the application requirements.
REQUIREMENT DOCUMENTATION
Experience & DCORT Team Information
Acknowledgement & Release
• JPEG of ID photo from County or Employer
• Include letter of explanation with application.
• Include letter of explanation with application.
Copy entire application for records
TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Mail: PCB, 298 S. Progress Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109
2. Email: info@pacertboard.org
NOTE: Only PDFs are permitted. Photos of applications are not accepted.
3. Fax: 717-540-4458 NOTE: faxing is an unreliable technology. Receiving a confirmation of fax does not
indicate it has been received. To confirm receipt of your application, email info@pacertboard.org
.
REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS
1. Application submitted to the Board. To confirm receipt of your application, you must email the
Board at the above email address.
2. Staff reviews application. Allow 5- 10 business days for review and processing of your application.
3. Applicant will be emailed if there is any documentation missing from the application or there are
questions regarding your application. It is imperative that you write your email legibly.
4. If you have not heard from the Board regarding your application, check the Credential Search on
the website. If your name does not appear after 10 business days, email info@pacertboard.org
.
5. A certificate will be mailed to you automatically within 5-10 business days.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPEAL PROCESS
The purpose of appeal is to determine if the Board accurately, adequately and fairly reviewed an
application that is denied. A letter requesting an appeal must be sent to the Board in writing within 30 days
of the notification of the Board's action. An applicant shall be considered notified three days after the
relevant date of mailing. The written appeal will be sent to the Executive Committee who in turn will
thoroughly review the entire application and materials to determine whether or not applicant should have
been denied approval. The applicant will be notified in writing as to the findings of the Executive
Committee.