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Live Scan/Fingerprinting

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Fingerprinting Requirements for Public School Employment

Overview

California law requires all new employees of public school districts and county offices of education to obtain fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Fingerprinting and background clearance must be completed before any paid service can begin.

Background Clearance Policy

Individuals with convictions for serious or violent crimes, or those currently awaiting trial for such offenses, cannot be hired by California public schools. For questions about disqualifying convictions, contact the Division of Professional Practices at DPP Contact​

Who Needs to Be Fingerprinted?

Credential Applicants

If you are applying for a first-time credential, emergency substitute permit, or child development permit and have not previously been fingerprinted for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), you must submit fingerprints using the CTC Request for Live Scan Form.

For additional information from the CTC regarding fingerprinting, please click here

Substitute Teachers Working Across Multiple Districts

Substitute teachers with a valid California credential or substitute permit who are working in more than one district within Orange County should use the OCDE Clearing House Consortium Form.
This allows clearance to work in all 28 public school districts in the county without needing to be fingerprinted for each district individually.

Note: These forms do not cover fingerprinting for contracted employees.

Available Fingerprint Forms

The following forms are available in PDF format under the Instructions and Forms tab:

  • CTC Request for Live Scan Form – For first-time credential and permit applicants seeking clearance through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

  • OCDE Request for Live Scan Form – For substitute, part-time, or temporary employment in any Orange County public school district.

The Clearing House Consortium does not apply to private agencies or non-public schools.

Fingerprinting Appointments

Fingerprinting services are available by appointment only:

  • Monday through Friday

  • 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

To schedule an appointment, please visit the Credentialing and Fingerprinting Services tab.

Please call us at (714) 966-4306 if you have any questions.

Our offices are located at:  3001 Redhill Ave. Building 4, Suite 109, Costa Mesa, CA 92626​


What to Bring to Your Appointment

When arriving for your appointment, please bring:

  • A completed Request for Live Scan form and any other necessary forms for your appointment.

  • A valid government-issued photo ID:

    • Driver License

    • State ID

    • Passport or VISA

  • Applicable fingerprinting form (CTC, OCDE, or Consortium form)

Fingerprinting Fees

  • Fees range from $25 to $137 per transaction, based on the type of clearance required.

  • We accept cash and credit cards for live scan services. 



FINGERPRINTING FORMS

​Forms are available under the Instructions and Forms TAB 

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