All new employees must submit fingerprints for national and state background checks. This is required by law and must be completed within 30 days of being hired. Failure to complete this state mandate within the specified time frame may result in termination.

  • You may schedule an appointment with ACES to have your fingerprints processed at ACES (view the schedule).  Appointments can be made Mondays, 9:30-11:30am, Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm and Thursdays, 2:00-4:00pm at 370 James Street, Suite 303, New Haven, CT 06513. 
  • Required items include: your Applicant Tracking Number/Confirmation Page and photo ID, (driver's license or passport)

What is the Cost?

  • The cost varies depending on your certification status and whether you are working for a local Board of Education (BOE) or a Regional Educational Service Center (RESC).
  • State and FBI fingerprinting fees are paid online during the pre-enrollment process.
  • ACES charges a $25 processing fee, plus a $0.38 credit card authorization fee.

Payment:

  • Acceptable forms of payment include cash, debit/credit cards, or certified checks.

Ways to Pay:

  • Prepay Online: Click 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 scheduled appointment date and time. 
    • If you have prepaid for your appointment, but can no longer make it, please reschedule on our website. Once you reschedule, you do not need to make another processing fee payment.
    • If you do not show up for your appointment, you will not be refunded the processing fee. 
  • Payment at time of appointment: If you did not prepay, you can pay by credit/debit card at the time of your appointment.

Cash Payments:

  • If paying by cash, please bring the $25 processing fee with you to your appointment.
  • Important: Starting July 1, 2025, ACES will no longer accept cash payments.

Please Note:

  • Personal checks are not accepted.

Please note:  ACES Fingerprinting Services are only valid in the state of Connecticut.  Results may not be shared with other states.