Substitute Teaching Permit
For those interested in obtaining a substitute permit, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) now offers educators to submit directly online. To qualify for a substitute teaching permit and to apply directly online, you need to have met the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited university
- Have not been issued a CA sub permit in the past (even if expired)
Teaching Credential Information
CTC Document Renewal
Induction Program
The Induction Program provides situated learning in a state-approved induction program that fulfills requirements to obtain a California Clear Credential. Nevada County teachers clear their Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist credentials through a partnership with Butte County Office of Education’s Teacher Induction Program.
Educational Partnerships & Discounts
NCSOS partners with various accredited universities and credentialing programs offering online and accelerated credential programs, intern pathways, special education and administrative preparation, and discounted tuition rates. Financial support resources, including the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and other California financial aid opportunities, are also available to help reduce the cost of earning a credential.
FAQs
An Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit authorizes the holder to serve as a day-to-day substitute teacher in any classroom, including preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-12 inclusive, or in classes organized primarily for adults. The holder may serve as a substitute for no more than 30 days (60 days for the 21-22 school year) for any one teacher during the school year, except in a special education classroom, where the holder may serve for no more than 20 days (60 days for the 21-22 school year) for any one teacher during the school year. This permit is valid for one year and is renewable.
You can renew your credential or permit through the CTC’s website (see “Renew Credential or Permit” button above). The cost will be $102.65 and will be paid online directly to the CTC. Normal processing times are the next business day.
Note: A document may be renewed up to one year before its expiration date if all renewal requirements have been met. The Commission will send an email reminder 90 days before the expiration of a document that is renewable online. Educators who do not have a current email address on file or whose renewal must be submitted by mail will not receive this reminder. The document holder is solely responsible for completing requirements and renewing on time. Individuals who do not receive the reminder email are not exempt from the responsibility of renewing their documents on time. All Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit holders are able to renewable online. Our office recommends renewing Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permits at least 60 days before the expiration date.
You only need to get fingerprinted again if your credential or permit has been expired more than 18 months. For example, your permit expired 2/1/18. You would have needed to renew it before 8/1/19 to avoid getting fingerprinted through the CTC again. If your document has been expired for more than 18 months, print this form and take to any CA live scan agency (in Nevada County, we recommend the UPS Store on Bank Street, G.V.) and pay the fee. CTC will receive the results electronically. As soon as you get fingerprinted you can click on the link above to renew your permit.
For questions, please contact:
Jenna Johnson
Credentials & Data Systems Administrator
Phone: (530) 478-6400 ext. 2016
Email: Refer to Staff Directory
Last Updated on August 5, 2026 by Marian Dressel