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Applying for Certification

Choose the option that best describes your profile.  If you need to learn more about becoming certified in Maryland, visit our Routes to Certification webpage.

  1. I am a graduate of a Maryland-approved educator preparation program.​
  2. I am a graduate of an out-of-state approved educator preparation program and do not hold a certificate.
  3. I hold an active professional certificate from another state, completed an out-of-state educator preparation program, and met that state's testing requirements.
  4. I hold (or held) a professional certificate from another state, completed an out-of-state educator preparation program, and have two years of satisfactory, full-time teaching experience.
  5. I hold an active, professional certificate from another state and have three years of satisfactory, full-time teaching experience.
  6. I have a baccalaureate degree or higher and no educator preparation.
  7. I hold an active National Board Certificate.
  8. I have a degree and was prepared for Montessori instruction.
  9. I have a degree from an institution outside the United States.​
  10. I hold an active Maryland certificate and I want to add an endorsement.
  11. I want to renew my active Maryland certificate.
  12. I would like to reinstate my expired Maryland certificate.
  13. I am a veteran or the spouse of a veteran.
  14. I am a Public Librarian or Public Library Director.

If you require further assistance, please contact the Certification Information Center at certinfo.msde@maryland.gov. 

Need help applying?  Check out our Guide for Applicants