To apply for a Child Development Permit, applicants must submit a completed application packet containing the following:
Important: All documents must include an original "wet" ink signature and be submitted under your full legal name. Your application, fingerprint records, and CTC Educator Profile must match exactly to be processed.
Required Documents:
1. Completed 41-4 Application for Credential Form
2. Fingerprinting & Live Scan Requirements - This requirement may be met in one of 3 ways.
1) Completed 41-LS Form – this must be processed by a Livescan facility
2) Copy of your Certificate of Clearance (printout from CTC website is ok)
3) Copy of another CTC credential or permit (printout from CTC website is ok)
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After fingerprinting, please request a copy of your Live Scan request form from the technician.
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To schedule an appointment and obtain fee information, call: (209) 381-6669 or (209) 381-6633.
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Please bring with you the appropriate fee amount, a Valid Driver's License or approved State ID, and a Social Security Card.
3. Official Transcripts
- Must show the coursework, semester units, and/or the appropriate degree for the permit type.
- All completed coursework must be passed with a grade of “C” or better (per California Administrative Code Title 5, Section 80454).
- The university must be completed at a regionally-accredited college or university.
- Electronic transcripts (e-scripts) are accepted but must be sent directly from the university/college or e-script provider to:
📩 MCOE, Credential Specialist – cred@mcoe.org
4. Verification of Experience Form
- Must be signed by your employer or submitted as a letter on official letterhead.
5. Certificate of Clearance (COC) Application
- This is a separate application and requires a $52.65 fee paid to CTC.
- Your application, fingerprints, and educator profile must match exactly.
- The COC is required for the issuance of a Temporary County Certificate.
6. Master Teacher Specialization Designation Form (if applicable)
- Required only if qualifying under Option 1 for the Master Teacher level.
7. Submitting Your Application
- Bring all required materials with you to your fingerprint appointment.
- Once MCOE receives your completed application packet, we will submit an Online Recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- You will receive an email from CTC with instructions to:
- Complete the Personal and Professional Fitness Questionnaire
- Submit the permit application fee ($102.65)
- Check Your Email: The subject line will be: "CTC Notice – Recommendation for New Document."
- Turn off your pop-up blocker before completing the online application.
