Credential Information

Credential Renewal

Renew Online at: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (click on this link) To avoid delay in pay, forward confirmation to Personnel Services, [email protected]

General requirements for each of the major document types are described below and in the renewal chart following.

Preliminary Credentials:

Preliminary Credentials, in most cases, must be cleared through a college/university, BTSA/Induction Program, or District (for Preliminary credentials based on Out-of-State programs). If you are not sure how to clear your Preliminary Credential, please call 562-692-0271, ext: 3248 or e-mail [email protected]

Clear Credentials:

Professional clear credentials are the documents currently issued to individuals who have met all education and program requirements for the credential being issued. Five year renewal
Renew online only at www.ctc.ca.gov (Please utilize Google Chrome or Firefox when accessing CTC.)

Life Credentials: