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Credential Renewal

CALIFORNIA CREDENTIAL INFORMATION

 
CREDENTIAL RENEWAL MAY BE DONE ON-LINE ONLY!
 
It is the professional responsibility and a condition of employment for certificated staff to maintain up-to-date credentials.
Please refer to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for the latest information regarding California Credential requirements:   www.ctc.ca.gov
 
Renew your credential in the convenience of your own home!  The renewal process for your Clear, Professional, or Professional Clear Credential, or re-issuance of your 30-Day Substitute Permit can be submitted on-line with the use of a Visa or Master Card.   CCTC credential renewal link
 
  • Enter your User ID and Password, click Login.
    • You may need to create an Educator Account
    • To do that, click on the link Create Educator Account, Enter your SSN and DOB
  • Select the "renew" box next to the credential(s) that you wish to renew.
  • If you have a professional clear credential you will need to enter information for the self-verification process. If you hold a 30-Day Substitute Permit, a Clear, or a Professional Credential the system will take you directly to step 4.
  • Answer the Personal and Professional Fitness questions. If you answer yes to a question, a full explanation is required in the text box provided.
  • Complete all required fields to process your payment. The renewal fee should be $100 plus a processing fee.
  • Enter a confirmation e-mail address. You will receive an e-mail confirmation shortly thereafter. 
  • HR Services must have a copy of the RENEWED document no later than two weeks prior to the expiration.  The e-mail confirmation states that your document will be viewable in 10 business days.  
    • Once that renewed document is showing on the CTC website, please print the screen that appears like this.