EASTCONN Fingerprinting Services
About This Service
EASTCONN provides fingerprinting for Local Education Agencies and their job applicants, in compliance with Connecticut state law, and also serves organizations outside of Connecticut’s school districts. State law requires every new hire at a local school system — including substitute teachers — to be fingerprinted for a state and national criminal history check, and EASTCONN carries out that screening on districts’ behalf.
Fingerprinting is by appointment only. Call 860-455-0707, email
How It Works
Follow these four steps before and during your fingerprinting appointment.
Pre-register online
Before your appointment, register with the Connecticut Criminal History Request System (CCHRS) through the pre-enrollment portal: PreEnrollment (idemia.io).
Save your Applicant Tracking Number
When pre-enrollment is complete, a confirmation screen will display your Applicant Tracking Number. Bring the barcode and Applicant Tracking Number with you — you’ll need it at your appointment.
Gather your documents
Bring one government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or state ID), one completed form from each approved Board of Education, charter, or private school, and your Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) Fingerprint Permission Form.
Pay the service fee
The fingerprinting fee is $43.37 (effective 4/1/26). EASTCONN accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Apple Pay only — cash is not accepted.
Hours & Contact
Appointments take place at the EASTCONN Administrative Offices, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247.
- Address 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247
- Phone 860-455-0707
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Email
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You can also call or email to schedule your appointment.
Scan for Pre-Enrollment
Scan this QR code with your phone camera to go directly to the CCHRS pre-enrollment portal.
Download the Flyer
Get a printable copy of the EASTCONN Fingerprinting Services flyer with everything you need before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to be fingerprinted?
Connecticut law requires local school systems to have all new employees, including substitute teachers, fingerprinted for state and national criminal history checks.
When can I be fingerprinted?
Fingerprinting is done by appointment only, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30–9:30 a.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00–4:00 p.m. Call 860-455-0707 or book online to schedule your appointment.
What must I bring with me to my appointment?
You must bring one (1) form of identification, which may be a government-issued photo ID (i.e., your license, passport, or ID). Payment is by MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and Apple Pay only. Cash will not be accepted.
What are the fees?
The fee for fingerprinting is $43.37. Payment is by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Apple Pay only. Cash will not be accepted.
Who gets my results and when?
If processed by EASTCONN, your results are sent by the Connecticut State Police directly to your school. It may take up to four months to receive your results.
I worked for a school district last year. I will be working in a new district this year. Do I need to be fingerprinted again?
Yes, you must be fingerprinted again within 30 days of your employment date.
I worked for one week at a school district and will be working again this year. Do I need to be fingerprinted again?
No. By working at least one day, you are considered a continuous employee for that district (unless otherwise required by the school district).
Can I be fingerprinted for an organization outside of Connecticut public school districts?
Yes. You must bring one (1) form of identification, which must be a government-issued photo ID (i.e., license, passport, or ID).
I would like to apply to multiple schools. What is the process?
You will need to provide one completed referral form from each approved BOE, Charter, or Private School, and payment for each school. EASTCONN will fingerprint you and submit your prints to the Connecticut State Police for processing. Results are then sent directly to each school.
