Request Certification Materials

You may apply online (the quickest way to go!) for a Florida Educator’s Certificate using our online application program.

Using this online process, you may apply for:

• An initial Florida Temporary or Professional Certificate.  Please read Steps to Certification
• Upgrade from your Florida Temporary to a Professional Certification. Please read Upgrading from the Temporary to the Professional Certificate
• Renewal of your valid Florida Professional Certificate.  Please read Certification Renewal Requirements
• Reinstatement of your expired Florida Professional Certificate. Please read Reinstating an Expired Florida Professional Certificate

When you link to the Online Licensing Services site, you will be provided step by step instructions about how to complete and submit your application form, authorize your payment, and submit your official transcripts and other documentation to our Bureau.

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Please follow our link to Postsecondary Assessment, if you would like to find out how to register, receive a registration bulletin and application, or request other information on the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE).

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The following information is available online:

• General Certification Requirements
• Certificate Pathways & Routes
• Fingerprint Processing Instructions
• Foreign Trained Graduate or Non-citizen
• Subject Area Requirements
• Certification Renewal Requirements
• Reinstating an Expired Florida Professional Certificate

If you don’t find what you need here, please contact our office to make your request.

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