Educator Certification
Mail official transcripts to:
Bureau of Educator Certification
Florida Department of Education
Room 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Contact the FLDOE:
1-800-445-6739
2023 FLDOE Introduces Additional Pathways for Teacher Certification:
Certification News:
Ed. Leadership Certification Renewal Information
**Civics Endorsement**
The Florida Department of Education is excited to announce the launch of the Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement Course. This video-based course is engaging and will prepare educators at all grade levels to implement the revised K-12 civics and government standards.
Click here to view additional information.
Payment to the district for:
Renewal of Certificate
Addition to Certificate
CTE Certificate
All first-time Florida educators must send their official college transcripts to the Florida Dept. of Education. Transcripts must be mailed to the FLDOE, unless sent electronically through FASTER or SPEEDE.
If you have a degree from another country, it must be evaluated by an accredited organization to determine its US equivalency, and then the official evaluation should be mailed to the FLDOE.
New/Returning Teachers
If you have a valid teaching certificate from another state, attach a copy of it to your online application as the Florida Department of Education has certificate reciprocity with all states. It depends on what type of certificate and what subject you hold in that state that will determine what you are eligible for in Florida.
Military Certification/Fee Waiver
April 1st in the last year of your certificate is the Martin County School District's deadline to finish the requirements to upgrade or renew your certificate
Temp to Pro Requirements
Renewal of Professional Certificate for Current MCSD Employees
Renewal Process for Non-MCSD Employees
Are you a career changer who is interested in teaching? Click the box to find out how to turn your experience into a teaching career.
Career & Technical Educator Certification
Athletic Coaching Certification
Addition of Subject/Endorsement