If you have not already done so, create a
portal account. Documents received prior to the creation of a portal account will be discarded.
If you hold an active professional certificate from another state and have three years of satisfactory full time teaching experience (within the past 7 years) in the subject area on your certificate, please submit the following:
- Official transcript(s), which must show the degree and date of conferral, if applicable. Student copies in an unopened mailer are also acceptable.
- A photocopy of your active out of state professional certificate
- Original
Verification of Experience form(s). Form must indicate satisfactory experience as well as subjects and grades taught.
- An
initial application for certification
- A cover letter with your name, mailing address, last 4 digits of your social security number, date of birth, personal email address, and the area of certification you are seeking.
Mail your complete packet to the following address:
Maryland State Department of Education
Certification Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Transcripts must come to this address directly from the Institute of Higher Education or an e-transcript service. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
The Certification Branch will determine your eligibility and notify you via email. Please do not submit a payment with your application packet.