How to Get an IVP for a Teacher's Certificate
Individuals applying for a teacher's certificate in the state of Arizona must obtain an Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card. As of January 1, 2008, Arizona law required applicants to submit to fingerprinting for the purpose of a state and federal criminal background check. Public and charter school teachers, out-of-state teachers, student teachers, and tutors must have an IVP card before a certificate is issued.
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Request an IVP application packet. You can obtain a packet from the state Department of Public Safety (DPS), which issues the IVP card. If you are currently working at a school, you may be able to obtain a packet from the human resources department of your public school district or charter school. There is a $69 fee to receive an IVP card at the time of publication.
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Arrange to give a fingerprint sample. Contact your local police department or the DPS to have them take your fingerprints. You may also have a private fingerprinting service take your fingerprint sample.
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Submit an application for certification. Once you pass the criminal background check and the DPS issues an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, you may apply for a teacher's certificate. You can download an application from the Arizona Department of Education. In addition to a copy of an official state IVP card, applicants are required to send an official copy of their university or college transcripts. Out-of-state teachers are required to send an official copy of a teaching certificate from their previous state.
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