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IMPORTANT:
- At this time, the Web Application process is only available for persons who need fingerprint clearance.
- Applicants from outside California seeking their first teaching credential must mail their applications to the Commission using the 41-4 application form. Individuals who must submit fingerprint cards with their application should not use this online process!
- For information on how to complete applications for new teaching credentials submitted by a Commission-approved program sponsor, please visit the Complete Your Recommendation page.
The COC is not related to obtaining a clear credential. The COC provides no authorization to provide instruction or services in schools; its sole purpose is to provide verification that the holder has completed a professional fitness review.
Like the COC, the ASCC identifies that the holder has completed the Commission's fingerprint character and identification process and provides no authorization to provide instruction or services in schools.
- See Credential Leaflet CL-900 for more information on the Certificate of Clearance (COC).
- See Credential Leaflet CL-891 for more information on the Activity
Supervisor Clearance Certificate (ASCC).
Fingerprint Clearance
If not already completed, fill out the CTC-specific Form 41-LS and take 3 copies to a Live Scan station for your fingerprints to be taken. For additional fingerprint information, please visit the Fingerprint Information page.
Applying for COC and/or ASCC
Apply for your document using CTC Online. If you do not have an account, please Create an Educator Account.
Login to your CTC Online Account.
Continue to the Educator Documents page, which will display after the Legal Disclaimer and Personal Information pages.
Scroll to the bottom of the Educator Documents page and click the Complete a Certificate of Clearance or ASCC Application button.
Select Create New to start the application.
Select Category and Document/Authorization.
General Application Category:- Certificate of Clearance/Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate
Document/Authorization Title, select either:- Certificate of Clearance or
- Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate
Click Next.
- Certificate of Clearance/Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate
Finally, complete the Professional Fitness Questions (PFQs) and submit your payment to complete the online application.
NOTE:
Once the application and payment have been completed, the document will no longer display under the Apply For A COC or ASCC section.
For information on how to check the status of your application, please refer to the Check Application Status page.