Educator Certification

Getting Started

• Routes to Initial Certification
  
• How to Apply for Maryland Certification​​
• Expedited Certification for Veterans and Their Spouses​​​
• Portability of Professional Licenses of Service Members and Their Spouses​​​
• Who Must Take the Tests?
  
• How much will I pay?
  
• Certification FAQ​​
  

Ready to Apply?

Visit The Educator Application and Certification Hub (TEACH) today!

Need help?  Check out The Educator Application and Certification Hub (TEACH) Guide for Applicants

Teachers, Administrators, and Specialists

• Certification Types​
• Certification Areas​
  
• Routes to Initial Certification
  
• Renewing Your Certificate​
  
• Reinstating Your Expired Certificate​​
• Adding an Endorsement​
  
• Reading Requirements​​
• Teach MD​ Incentives​
  

Public Librarians

Testing Information

Contact:

Office: (410) 767-0390
certinfo.msde@maryland.gov

Educator Look-Up

Use our Public Search to verify a Maryland Educator Certificate. 

Certification Information Center

Certification inquiries 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 certification needs.

Normal Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Certification Information Center is closed on state holidays.

MSDE communicates to applicants and existing educators via email. Keep your email address up to date in The Educator Application and Certification Hub (TEACH)

Maryland Certificate Revocations and Voluntary Surrenders

Revocation information is updated on a monthly basis. To request further information, please visit the Maryland Public Information Act webpage.