Fingerprinting Background Check for Educator Certification

 

For information about the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site(MACHS) or the fingerprinting vendor contact:

All individuals must pre-register online for fingerprinting through the State Highway Patrol's Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS). A four-digit registration code is required at the time of registration. Review the FBI/Highway Patrol Background Check Procedures for more information.



The Certification Account Portal allows you to:

  • Apply for a certificate
  • Print out a certificate
  • View a certificate or pending application
  • View assessment scores
  • Check for the receipt of transcripts
  • Check fingerprint/background status
  1. Log into with your username and password (Locked out? Get help here.)
  2. Choose the Educator Certification System link (located on the User Applications page.) 
  3. To establish a username and password, follow the directions of the Educator Certification Help Guide
  4. If you have a certification account, but have not accessed it for over 5 years, please follow steps #1 and #2 located in the Educator Certification Help Guide.