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 military service member or spouse that has relocated to Maryland on military orders and holds a professional license in another state.

  15. 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