Educator Certification

Getting Started

• Routes to Initial Certification
  
• How to Apply for Maryland Certification​​
• Expedited Certification for Veterans 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:

Educator Certification,
Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval
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.

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