Step 1

Credentialing Pre-App Form 

Click the applicable link below to fill out the Application Form. Once we receive the completed form, a member of SCHD Credentialing office will be in contact with you.

First Time Applicants ->

Upgrade Applicants ->

Reinstatement Applicants ->

Step 2

Credential Application & Fee 

The credential application and payment link will be emailed to you.

Credential application fees are as follows:

• First time Credential $125
• Upgrade to Licensed $120
• Upgrade to Ordained $115
• Reinstatement $200

Once a completed application is received by our office, a member of the SCHD Credentialing team will be in contact with you.

Step 3

Credential Exams

After application, application fee, and all your reference forms have been received along with a satisfactory background and credit check, you will schedule the credential exams with the District office.

Credential exams are available in English and Spanish. Inform our office of your language preference.

Find your SCHD Presbyter ->

Study for your Exam -> 

Step 4

Credential Interview 

After successful completion of the credential exams, you will be scheduled for the credential interview with the SCHD Executive Presbytery. 

Interviews are held in January, April, and September. 

With the approval of the Executive Presbytery and review of all documents by the SCHD Secretary/Treasurer Office, your application will be sent to the General Council for final review.