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Look-up a Teacher's Credential, Certificate and/or Permit

Public Look-up
Requires first and last name

Public Look-up

Search for the credentials, certificates, and/or permits held by public school educators. Search requires first and last name and multiple results may appear.
   Private Look-up
For Employer/Authorized Agency/Applicant use -- requires SSN & Date of Birth

Private Look-up including pending applications

Some credential records issued prior to 1989 may not appear. Applicants whose application status and/or credential history does not appear may contact the CTC via e-mail at: credentials@ctc.ca.gov.

IMPORTANT: Educator Rules of Conduct and Responsibilities


The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has made the information on these two web links available to provide immediate access to credential information. The credential information serves as the official record of certification. Changes, updates, and/or corrections made to records may take up to three working days to be reflected on the website look-ups.


Information about disciplinary actions by CTC
Current adverse action entries reflect revocations and current suspensions only. Revocation information of an expired credential may be indicated by a display of a name only or the word "none" indicating that no valid credential is held. Information concerning ongoing disciplinary investigations is confidential and is not displayed.


For further information, please contact the Commission. If your questions are regarding the credential type, dates, or requirements, go to the Credential Information link and the FAQ's. If you have further questions send an e-mail to: Info Services (credentials@ctc.ca.gov). If your questions are regarding an adverse action or the look-up shows pending additional evaluation go to the Educator Discipline FAQ's. If you still have questions, send an e-mail to: Division of Professional Practices (DPPInfo@ctc.ca.gov).







Updated March 23, 2010