Fingerprinting Fees

Processing fees

State and FBI fees will now be charged online on the CCHRS system. ACES charges a $25 processing fee to complete your appointment. 

The ACES processing fee can be paid by debit/credit cards, or cash - WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS.

For a faster appointment, please pay the processing fee with a credit/debit card prior to your appointment by clicking on the Fingerprinting Payment: Credit Card link on our website. On the payment form, please make sure you include your first and last name, your email address and the schedule appointment date and time.  Once paid, ACES will receive a confirmation of payment. 

If you would like to pay in cash, please make sure you bring the $25 processing fee with you on the day of your appointment. 

Updated State of Connecticut Information on Fingerprinting Student Teachers & Interns: Click Here

 

Fingerprint applicant must bring:

  • A valid government-issued photo (i.e. driver’s license, passport, etc.)
  • Applicant Tracking Number/Confirmation Page either by email, picture or copy of. 
  • ACES Processing Fee of $25 (if you have not paid with a credit/debit card prior to your appointment)

 

Authorized CT State and Federal Statutes Based on School Types Chart

School Types

CT State Statutes

Federal Statutes

CGS
10-212
Nurse

CGS
10-221d Employee

NCPA/VCA

NCPA/VCA Volunteer

Local or Regional Boards of Education (BOEs)

x

x

x

x

Public Schools:

CT Technical High School System, state and local charter schools, cooperative arrangements among towns pursuant to CGS § 10-158a, or interdistrict magnet schools operated by a public entity.

 

 

 

x

 

x

Nonpublic Schools:

Incorporated and endowed high schools and academies, special education facilities approved by the State Board of Education pursuant to CGS § 10-76d, interdistrict magnet schools operated by a private entity or any other nonpublic school.

 

 

 

x

 

x

The total cost for fingerprinting must be verified by contacting the appropriate RESC.

Description of Statutory Use And Fees Chart

Please note the new rates, effective 12/1/18

*As of October 1, 2020 AWA and AWA Volunteer will no longer be accepted. NCPA/VCA and NCPA/VCA Volunteer will now be used*

Statutes

Description

State Fee

Federal Fee

 ACES Fee  

CT State Statute

CGS § 10-212 Nurse

Appointed or contracted school nurses or nurse practitioners

$75.00

$13.25

 $25.00  

CT State Statute

CGS § 10-221d Employee

Individuals who are employed by a local or regional board of education (BOE). This includes substitute teachers and school nurses or nurse practitioners who are hired by the BOE

No Fee

$13.25

 $25.00  

Federal Statute NCPA/VCA

 

(Federal Statute

AWA)

Individuals employed by, under consideration for employment by, or in a paid position in which he/she will work with or around children in the elementary or secondary school or agency; this includes student teachers, interns, nursing students, public assistance employment applicants, and contracted workers who are paid. Individuals who work exclusively with preschool children must be fingerprinted under NCPA/VCA

$75.00

$13.25

 $25.00  

Federal Statute

NCPA/VCA Volunteer

 

(Federal Statute

AWA Volunteer)

Individuals in an unpaid position in which he/she will work with or around children in the elementary or secondary school or agency; this includes student teachers, interns, nursing students, public assistance employment applicants, and contracted workers who are NOT paid. Individuals who work exclusively with preschool children must be fingerprinted under NCPA/VCA

$75.00

$11.25

 $25.00  

Federal Statute

NCPA/VCA

Individuals in a paid position that may have unsupervised access to or provide treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or the disabled and are not required or cannot be fingerprinted under a state law

$75.00

$13.25

 $25.00  

Federal Statute

NCPA/VCA Volunteer

Individuals in an unpaid position that may have unsupervised access to or provide treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or the disabled and are not required or cannot be fingerprinted under a state law

$75.00

$11.25

 $25.00  

Fingerprints are done at 370 James Street, New Haven, CT.