The Commission on Teacher Credentialing issues various types of credentials, certificates, and permits. Many of these documents require renewal on a regular basis. It is the credential holder's responsibility to complete the requirements for the renewal of their document. The renewal code(s) and renewal requirement(s) for each credential, certificate, and permit were printed on the face of the document until September 1, 2008. Since that date, all documents issued by the Commission are available only in a view and print format, available on the Commission's website.

Here are some examples of where the renewal code can be found on your credential if it was issued prior to September 1, 2008:

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  • A (4)
  • B (1)
  • C (11)
  • D (22)
  • E (1)
  • H (1)
  • L (2)
  • N (3)
  • P (61)
  • R (170)
  • S (24)
  • T (3)
  • U (1)
  • V (4)
  • W (26)

  • R68L

  • The term of this credential is limited by the term of the prerequisite credential. To renew this credential for the remainder of the five-year preliminary period allowed by law, the holder must renew the prerequisite credential. During the five-year preliminary period of this credential, the holder must complete two years of successful experience in a full-time administrative position in a public school or a private school of equivalent status and must maintain his or her valid prerequisite credential. In addition, the holder must complete one of the following options: (1) obtain the recommendation of a college or university verifying completion of a Commission-approved individualized program of advanced preparation designed in cooperation with the employing agency and the college or university; or (2) verify completion of Modules 1, 2, and 3 of a California State Board of Education-approved AB 75 Principal Training Program or AB 430 Administrator Training Program; or (3) meet a Mastery of Fieldwork Performance Standards through a Commission-approved program and obtain the recommendation from the college or university that conducted the evaluation; or (4) complete a Commission-approved alternative program based on Commission-adopted guidelines resulting in the online recommendation from the program sponsor.