Out of State and Program Verification
Information for requesting a verification letter of completing a ºÚÁÏÍø Credential Program or verification for moving out of California.
Please note, if you have moved or plan on moving to a different state to teach, you will need to contact that state's credential or education agency to ask whether they will accept California's credentials. Each state's credential requirements may differ. Please visit the Commision on Teacher Credentialing's website for a list of .
Step 1: Pay $25 (fee is non-refundable). Save emailed payment receipt for uploading in step 3.
Step 2: Gather appropriate information/items:
- If the state/country has a Program Verification Form that needs a college dean or university representative signature, please fill out any applicable sections and save for uploading in step 3.
- If the state/country is requesting a letter from the university, please gather the details as to what the letter needs to include and to whom it should be returned to and save for including in step 3.
- If you do not have a form and are seeking a verification letter not associated with moving out of California, please gather the details as to what the letter needs to include and to whom it should be returned to and save for including in step 3.
Step 3: Upload $25 payment receipt and Program Verification form (if applicable) to our . If you do not have a form, please provide what information is needed in your verification letter.