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Download the Attestation of Certificate Status for Military Service Members and Spouses Form
Maryland Approved Foreign Evaluation Agencies
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Office: (410) 767-0390certinfo.msde@maryland.gov
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Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Questions about educator licensure may be sent to certinfo.msde@maryland.gov.
If you are under contract with a Maryland public school system, nonpublic special education facility, or a State-operated school, please contact your employer to discuss your licensure needs.
MSDE communicates with applicants and existing license holders via email. Keep your email address up to date in The Educator Application and Certification Hub (TEACH)
Maryland Certificate Revocations and Voluntary Surrenders
To request additional information regarding disciplinary actions, please visit the Maryland Public Information Act webpage.