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FINGERPRINT REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE The Kansas State Board of Education adopted regulation changes regarding requirements for a fingerprint-based records check. These changes will affect veteran educators who have never submitted fingerprints as part of any previous application for a Kansas certificate or license issued by the Kansas State Department of Education.
KSDE CANNOT ACCEPT LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTS AT THIS TIME
Fingerprints taken in Kansas with no Live Scan
Fingerprints taken outside Kansas
Fingerprint Guide Booklet (PDF)
Requirements:
If you are submitting any of the following, you will be required to submit a complete set of fingerprints, and a $50 fingerprint processing fee:
FINGERPRINT INSTRUCTIONS:
Before your appointment:
Bring the following items with you:
*DO NOT COMBINE THE BACKGROUND FEE AND THE LICENSE APPLICATION FEE*
During your appointment:
Mail the card and the fee
Place adequate postage on an envelope addressed to:
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Suite 102 Topeka, KS 66612
KSDE Fingerprint Processing
Fingerprint processes have been affected by the COVID virus. Contact your local law enforcement center or fingerprinting entity to schedule a fingerprint appointment, do so as soon as possible. Do not wait for your fingerprints to complete your application, upload supporting documents, and submit your application fee. This will allow us time to process your license application and will save time when fingerprinting processes resume.
You only need to request a fingerprint packet from KSDE if your local law enforcement center or fingerprinting entity does not have the FD258 card. Check with them before you order.
Send all mail to:
Licensure Operator TLALicense@ksde.org 785-296-2288
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.