INDEPENDENT APPLICANT GUIDEFresno, California

Applicant guide / Teachers and CTC

Teacher fingerprinting in Fresno: CTC and school employment

Choose the correct CTC or district fingerprinting route, find local options and avoid paying for the wrong submission.

CTC clearance and school-employer clearance are separate requests. Start by confirming which one you need with the credential office or district.

CTC form or district instructions?

CTC uses its 41-LS form. Clearance obtained through another employer does not exempt a first-time CTC applicant. Keep your legal name consistent across the request and credential application. Open the current CTC instructions and form.

Where to arrange the local visit

The county credential office recommends Live Scan Fresno on Bullard and All American Live Scan in Clovis for CTC requests.

For participating school districts, the employer schedules FCSS consortium appointments. Do not substitute a public walk-in for that arrangement. FCSS publishes weekday fingerprinting appointments from 8 am to 3:30 pm and a $70 CTC fingerprint charge; confirm which route applies before paying.

Keep the two requests separate

Ask the district: “Is this appointment for employment, CTC, or two separate submissions?” Keep each applicant copy and ATI receipt identified by purpose. Follow the status-check steps for the relevant transaction.

A few useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I reuse my employer clearance for CTC?

CTC says clearance through another agency does not replace its own fingerprint process.

Can I book a school consortium appointment here?

No. Participating districts arrange those appointments through their internal system. Contact your district.

Sources and last check

Checked September 8, 2026. Availability and charges may change; confirm with the operator or requesting agency.