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Alternative Certification
1. I do not meet the subject area requirements for any certification subjects. Can I enroll in an alternative certification program to become eligible for a Temporary Certificate?
2. How do I apply for alternative certification?
 
Application Process
1. Do I have to indicate a subject on my application or will you determine the subject for me?
2. Is the CG-10 form the only thing I need to submit to apply for certification?
3. What do you mean by a complete application package?
4. How long is my application valid?
5. Since my application is valid for one year, does it matter when I submit my fee and transcripts?
6. If I send additional documents after I submit my CG-10 Application form, will they be placed in my file?
7. When will my application be processed?
8. Will you hold my check until my application is processed?
9. Can I apply for more than one subject?
10. What am I paying for when I submit my application processing fee?
11. I submitted my official transcript with a prior application. Do I have to resubmit it?
12. If I apply online, should I also submit a hardcopy application by mail?
13. I earned my degree(s) in a country other than the United States. What do I send to the Bureau when I apply for a certificate?
14. When will I be issued a Florida DOE# and how will I know what number I have been assigned?
15. Why is my social security number collected and how will it be used?
 
Certificates
1. Do I need a certificate to teach in Florida?
2. Can I download and print a hard copy CG-10 Application Form from the internet?
3. What types of Educator Certificates are issued by the State of Florida?
4. What are the requirements for a Temporary Certificate?
5. What are the requirements for a Professional Certificate?
6. Do I have to hold a Temporary Certificate before I can hold a Professional Certificate?
7. If I apply for a Temporary Certificate and you determine that I am eligible for a Professional Certificate, will I have to reapply?
8. I have a Temporary Certificate that will be expiring soon. Can I apply for another Temporary Certificate?
9. Do I need to keep my Official Statement of Status of Eligibility after my Temporary Certificate is issued?
 
Employment
1. Where can I find information about teaching jobs in Florida’s public schools?
2. Do I need a certificate to look for a teaching job?
3. Is the CG-10 Certification Application Form also an employment application?
 
Fingerprints
1. How and when do I get my fingerprints processed?
2. I have a criminal offense record. Will that delay the issuance of my certificate?
 
Reciprocity
1. Does Florida have reciprocity with other states?
 
Testing
1. How do I know if I need to take any certification tests?
2. Where can I find information about test registration and study materials?
 
Transcripts
1. Where can I obtain a CG-10 Application Form?
2. Are grade reports, photocopies of transcripts, or internet printouts of transcripts acceptable?
3. Does the college/university have to send my transcript directly to the Bureau of Educator Certification?
4. I recently completed my bachelor's degree requirements. Can you process my application if my degree is not on my transcript?
5. Can I fax or e-mail my transcript to you for a preliminary evaluation of my credentials?
6. I earned my degree(s) in a country other than the United States. What do I send to the Bureau when I apply for a certificate?

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