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Fingerprinting Background Check for Missouri Educator Certification

Fingerprinting for Your Missouri Teaching Certificate

At STL Fingerprinting, we streamline the fingerprinting process to help aspiring educators meet Missouri’s teaching certification requirements efficiently. Our goal is to provide a seamless and stress-free experience, allowing future teachers to focus on their professional goals. With our advanced technology and knowledgeable team, STL Fingerprinting ensures your background check is completed accurately, keeping you on track to begin your teaching career.

ORI Number for Missouri Teaching Certificate

Missouri teaching certifications:

ORI: MO920390Z

(Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – Educator Certification)

Advanced Digital Fingerprinting Technology

At STL Fingerprinting, we use advanced digital fingerprinting technology to provide fast, accurate results. No more messy ink prints — our state-of-the-art equipment ensures a smooth process, meeting Missouri’s requirements for teaching certification.

Compliance with DESE Guidelines

Our fingerprinting services comply with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) standards. You can trust that your fingerprints will be captured correctly, allowing you to complete the certification process without issues.

Trained and Licensed Professionals

Our team consists of trained professionals who are experts in fingerprinting. STL Fingerprinting ensures your fingerprints are captured efficiently and submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, helping you stay on track to becoming a certified teacher.

Fast Processing for Missouri Certification

MACHS Information and Fingerprinting Procedure

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

  • MACHS Website FAQs
  • IdentoGo by Idemia Customer Service: 844-543-9712

All individuals must pre-register for fingerprinting through the MACHS system using a four-digit registration code. Be sure to check the FBI/Highway Patrol Background Check Procedures for further details.

Additional Resources:

  • Background Check Requirement FAQs
  • General FBI/Highway Patrol Background Check Procedures for Educators
  • Advanced FBI/Highway Patrol Background Check Procedures for Substitute Teachers Working in Multiple School Districts
  • Fingerprint Submittal Applicant’s Privacy Rights
  • Rules and Statutes Governing the Discipline and Issuance of Certificates
  • MACHS Information for School District Officials

Certification Account Portal

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


To access the portal:

  1. Log in with your username and password (Locked out? Get help here).
  2. Choose the Educator Certification System link (found on the User Applications page).
  3. If you need to establish a username and password, follow the steps in the Educator Certification Help Guide.
  4. If you have not accessed your certification account for over 5 years, follow the guide’s steps to restore access. 

Contact Us Today

Schedule your fingerprinting appointment with STL Fingerprinting in St. Louis, Missouri. Let us handle the fingerprinting process while you focus on becoming a certified educator.