Credentials Staff
Donna Mantei
Manager
Maria Pelayo
Credentials Technician
Corina Ramos
Credentials Technician
Dee Zelinski
Credentials Technician
Elizabeth Bankston
Administrative Assistant III
Address3001 Redhill Ave.
Building 4, Suite 109
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Located in the OCDE Recruitment Center
Hours of Appointments
8:30am-4:00pm
To make an appointment, click HERE If you have questions please call us at (714) 966-4306. Be Sure to bring ALL the necessary forms for your appointment. They can be found under Instructions and Forms tab. Please follow the Instructions completely. Fingerprint/LiveScan services will be completed at the time of your appointment if necessary. Please make only one appointment per person.
This is a particularly busy time of the year. While we do not maintain a waitlist, you are welcome to check for any canceled appointments. We aim to respect your time and ensure that we are fully prepared for every educator with an appointment. To help us serve you efficiently, please make sure all your paperwork is completed before you arrive. |
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The Orange County Department of Education Credentials Unit serves as the liaison to the
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for Orange County School Districts and the County Office. We offer Credential and Live Scan/Fingerprint services. Live Scan/Fingerprint fees range from $25-$137 depending on the services needed.
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) oversees college, university, and alternative program accreditations, issuance of credentials and permits, examinations to meet subject matter competency and any changes in legislation and regulation of teacher credentialing. Please click on the links below for more information.
For further inquiries regarding credentials, please email:
credentials@ctc.ca.gov
To contact the Division of Professional Practices (DPP), please email:
dppinfo@ctc.ca.gov
