How to Register for a TSC Number Online in Kenya
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How to Register for a TSC Number Online in Kenya

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How to Register as a Teacher in Kenya

Registering for a TSC number is a fully online process handled by the Teachers Service Commission.

👉 Important: The Commission no longer accepts paper applications. All submissions must be done via the official online portal.

📋 Requirements for TSC Number Registration

Before applying, ensure you have clear scanned copies (PDF format, each under 1MB) of the following:

  • National ID Card or Passport
  • Academic Certificates (KCPE, KCSE, Degree/Diploma/P1)
  • Academic Transcripts (combined in one PDF)
  • KRA PIN Certificate
  • Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance)
  • GP69 Medical Form (signed and stamped)
  • Passport-size photograph (digital copy)
  • Affidavit (if names differ across documents)

🌍 For Non-Kenyans:

  • Entry/work permit
  • Clearance from the Ministry of Education Vetting Committee

🧭 Step-by-Step: How to Apply for a TSC Number Online

1. Visit the TSC Online Portal

Go to the official portal and select:
👉 “Teacher Registration” on the TSC Online Services Portal

2. Enter Personal Details

Provide:

  • National ID number
  • Surname
  • Phone number
  • KRA PIN

3. Fill in the Application Form

Complete all required sections including:

  • Personal details
  • Permanent address
  • Academic qualifications
  • Employment history (if applicable)

4. Upload Required Documents

Upload all scanned documents as prompted in each section.

✔ Ensure:

  • Files are clear
  • PDFs are properly formatted
  • Each file is under 1MB

5. Pay the Registration Fee

  • Fee: Ksh 1,050 (non-refundable)
  • Payment via:
    • M-Pesa
    • Airtel Money
    • Bank / eCitizen

6. Finalize Application

  • Click “Save and Finalize”
  • Download or print your submission summary

⏳ After Submission: What Happens Next?

🕒 Processing Time

  • Applications are processed within 30 days

📩 Notification

  • You will receive an SMS confirmation once approved

📜 Certificate Delivery

  • Your TSC Registration Certificate will be sent to your postal address

🔍 How to Check TSC Number Application Status

You can track your application status using your National ID number via the official teacher registration status portal.

👉 This is useful if:

  • Your application is still processing
  • You haven’t received SMS confirmation
  • You want to confirm approval status

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Uploading unclear or oversized documents
  • Entering incorrect personal details
  • Using mismatched names without affidavit
  • Ignoring payment confirmation

💡 Pro Tips for Faster Approval

  • Ensure all documents are legible and correctly scanned
  • Double-check your KRA PIN and ID details
  • Use a stable internet connection during submission
  • Ensure your phone number is active for SMS updates

📞 How to Contact TSC for Help

For inquiries on teacher registration:

❓ FAQs (Optimized for Featured Snippets)

How do I register for a TSC number in Kenya?

Visit the TSC online portal, fill in your details, upload required documents, pay Ksh 1,050, and submit your application.

What are the requirements for TSC registration?

You need your ID, academic certificates, transcripts, KRA PIN, medical form, police clearance, and passport photo.

How long does TSC registration take?

The process typically takes up to 30 days after submission.

How do I check my TSC registration status?

Use your National ID on the official teacher registration status portal.

What is the TSC registration fee?

The registration fee is Ksh 1,050 (non-refundable).

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126 Comments

  1. Atulo John Erick
    Reply
    April 26, 2018,

    Please help,, how can I get my tsc number… applied on 20/03/2018…the status is still in progress… please help it’s urgently needed… ID number… 32003816…

  2. caroline
    Reply
    April 24, 2018,

    I registered recently where do I get my the cert of registration I’d 28544662

  3. cherono celestine
    Reply
    April 23, 2018,

    i applied on 9th march and have not yet been given tsc number,what should I do

  4. Abel ac
    Reply
    April 23, 2018,

    can one upload original documents without being certified by tsc county director

  5. Abel ac
    Reply
    April 23, 2018,

    can you upload original documents without being satisfied by tsc county director

  6. john mung'ui katiwa
    Reply
    April 23, 2018,

    can apply for tsc no without a kra and a GP69 form?

  7. Muthoni
    Reply
    April 17, 2018,

    Hello there,
    I applied for a TSC No. on 21.Mar.18. The status has changed from ‘in progress’ to ‘verified’ but the TSC No. is missing.

    Kindly assist- Id No. 28171128.

  8. MERCY KENDI KAGUMBUTHU
    Reply
    April 14, 2018,

    I applied for tsc number on 27th February and I haven,t got it please help.ID no 27942197

  9. mwalimu
    Reply
    April 12, 2018,

    where is the certificate of registration posted its been two years the status is registered but i cant find a place to download the cert on the system

  10. Caroline njagi
    Reply
    April 8, 2018,

    I hold two kcse certs.i used the second one to study dip in education with since is which i had qualified.why am i told to upload the first cert and had not qualified?

  11. Caroline njagi
    Reply
    April 8, 2018,

    I have two kcse certificates,the second one is which i qualified to go to cumpus with.when i apply for a tsc no,am told to upload also the first kcse certficate.what could be the problem?

  12. otieno Maureen Awino
    Reply
    April 7, 2018,

    I applied for TSC number on 16th Feb. kindly assist its a gently needed.

  13. SISERY DAMBE
    Reply
    April 6, 2018,

    We did all requirement ,we pay 500khs, and its now almost 4yrs no any reply no any comunication

  14. Munjuri Nicholas ngolua
    Reply
    April 6, 2018,

    will be charged anything when reapplying for tsc no

  15. Munjuri Nicholas ngolua
    Reply
    April 6, 2018,

    any charges while reapplying for tsc no

    • Nicholas Ebenyo Lokorodi
      Reply
      October 15, 2018,

      My registration status reads incomplete(editable)upload the required documents. How can I upload the documents?

  16. Nicholas Munjuri ngolua
    Reply
    April 6, 2018,

    I applied for my tsc no where by one of documents was denied so my question is will be charged again while reapplying ? after rectifying the mistake.

  17. John
    Reply
    April 4, 2018,

    I applied for Tsc no..On 13th March 2018…please help in urgent need…29962269

  18. Odari Elphas
    Reply
    March 31, 2018,

    Can an ECD trained apply for tsc no?

  19. Emma Anyango
    Reply
    March 20, 2018,

    must I have a class eight leaving certificate when applying for a tsc no

  20. Emma Anyango
    Reply
    March 20, 2018,

    must I have a class eight leaving certificate when applying for a tsc no?

  22. Ochote josephine
    Reply
    March 17, 2018,

    I applied for my tsc no on 12 january2018have not received what can i do

  23. nicholus
    Reply
    March 15, 2018,

    I applied my Tsc no.using certified copies from county Tsc director…will it be processed because I never scaned my original ??

  24. Joseph kangethe
    Reply
    March 12, 2018,

    Why delay in processing

  25. Joseph kangethe
    Reply
    March 12, 2018,

    Now it’s two months time I haven’t received my TSC no

  26. Paul Olum
    Reply
    March 12, 2018,

    I applied for tsc no. 9th Feb 2018,I haven’t got it whats the reason behind this?

  27. Gladys nyang'au
    Reply
    March 12, 2018,

    I did my application on 28th dec and status read to upload all transcript… did so on 5th feb. Up to now havent received my tsc no. Please assist(30493246).

  28. Vincent
    Reply
    March 6, 2018,

    How long is one suppose to wait to be served with a certificate of registration.I am taking 3 months now. I checked my TSC no online and its there.

  29. Vincent
    Reply
    March 6, 2018,

    How long will one wait to receive certificate of registration mine has taken 3 months now. I’m in possession of a TSC no.

  30. chweya erick
    Reply
    March 4, 2018,

    I don’t have certificate of good contact.can I process my Tsc number?

    • juma willis
      Reply
      March 4, 2018,

      You need certificate of good conduct, otherwise your application won’t be successful.

  31. chweya erick
    Reply
    March 4, 2018,

    I don’t have certificate of good contact yet.can I register for Tsc?I have all other documents

    • joshua mwongela
      Reply
      March 5, 2018,

      its a must to have a certificate of good conduct

  32. yussuf nazib ahmed
    Reply
    March 3, 2018,

    I uploaded all the required and certified documents and applied through online ,am yet to receive my number ,what could be the problem?

  33. Imelda Nelima Namasaka
    Reply
    February 27, 2018,

    Can I apply for a tsc number using my college result slip? the certificate is not yet out.

  34. Swaleh
    Reply
    February 21, 2018,

    Can one apply for a Tsc number with PTE result slip if maybe the original P1 certificate is not ready

  35. LUMBASI B.ALEX
    Reply
    February 14, 2018,

    i applied for tsc number on 16th Jan 2018,upto date i havent received the number.what could be delaying it??

  36. Benta okello
    Reply
    February 7, 2018,

    It’s now 1month since I applied for tsc number yet the status is still in progress how can I be assisted

  37. MURAGE BENSON GACHUHI
    Reply
    January 27, 2018,

    Kindly, why is my TSC number not processed ? the registration status still showing it’s in progress

  38. Eric mureti
    Reply
    January 26, 2018,

    can I process the tsc number with my result slip?

  39. Magut A kiplagat
    Reply
    January 15, 2018,

    will i get tsc no online

  40. Irene katama
    Reply
    January 11, 2018,

    What it’s the exact amount of money paid in NBK

  41. Nyaga Catherine Mukami
    Reply
    January 5, 2018,

    I did my application on 5th DEC 2017 but today’s status was incomplete yet all the requirements were availed. How can I be assisted?

  42. Nyaga Catherine Mukami
    Reply
    January 5, 2018,

    I’m not able to trace what went missing when applying for tsc number on 5th Dec.How can I be assisted

  43. Makatiani magdalyne
    Reply
    December 30, 2017,

    I paid five hundred and fifty for my tsc no registration… I was told to re read on the payment. I was to add five hundred and fifty five… I was told to pay 1055 ….can I be refunded the previous pay?

  44. Nancy
    Reply
    December 26, 2017,

    Can I apply using my result slip because the certificate take too long before being released?

    • Judith midecha
      Reply
      January 26, 2018,

      Am missing my kcse cerficate what can I do to apply for tsc number?

  45. Nancy
    Reply
    December 26, 2017,

    Can I apply usingy my DTE result slip because the certificate take too long to be released?

  46. kimetto Benard
    Reply
    December 23, 2017,

    @maritim BSC and BA degree holders must do PGDE(postgraduate Diploma in Education)

  47. Philip Maritim
    Reply
    December 21, 2017,

    what if I didn’t do education but studied the subjects am teaching, for example BA or BSC, can I apply for the TSC number?

  48. Charles
    Reply
    December 21, 2017,

    can i apply for my tsc number with my result sip i mean college slip

  49. Linet
    Reply
    December 20, 2017,

    I applied for TSC number and I payed through simply banking. Now am been told to upload payment evidence, where can I get the evidence when I used m-pesa?

    • Eric mureti
      Reply
      January 26, 2018,

      Can you process tsc pin using the result slip?

    • joshua mwongela
      Reply
      March 5, 2018,

      Simply they are asking for mpesa confirmation receipt number e.g mxopr6mx confirmed

  50. kankano job saiyalel
    Reply
    November 12, 2017,

    can i process tsc number using my result slip please.? before i get the original cert?

    • esther
      Reply
      December 4, 2017,

      my primary certificate was lost can I use my result slip

      • Everlyn kalewa
        Reply
        December 19, 2017,

        I wonder if I can also process my tsc no using a DTE (knec ) result slip. Knec certs are taking too long

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