• FL DOE Application Types

    The Florida Department of Education provides helpful “Applicant How-To Videos” with transcripts to support you in filling out the appropriate application steps.  This page is a quick breakdown of common applications, and for which purpose you might use them.

    In ALL cases, you will need to login to the Online Licensing Service.  Do NOT create a new account if you have lost your login information. If you have difficulties, email flcertify@fldoe.org with a screenshot and your full name, DOE file number, and date of birth—plus the last four digits of your Social Security Number.

    All applications require payment.  If you are still unsure about the correct application, email certification@pcsb.org before proceeding.

     

    Certificate Type: 5 Year Renewable Professional

    Goal: Renewal

    Select the following option from the Quick Start menu and complete the application.

     

     

     

    Certificate Type: Non-Renewable Temporary

    Goal: Upgrade

    Use the dropdown menu to select the following option from the Quick Start menu and complete the application.

     

     

    Certificate Type: Any/All

    Goal: Add a Subject or Endorsement

    Use the dropdown menu to select the addition of a subject or endorsement to an educator professional/temporary certificate.

    • Addition of Subject to Educator Professional/Temporary Certificate – Use this one if
      • You hold a Temporary certificate and
      • The endorsement or subject requires college/university coursework or transcript evaluation.
    • District Add Endorsement or Subject – Use if
      • You hold a Professional certificate, and
      • You are a PCS employee, and
      • The endorsement or subject was earned through a test or district-offered coursework.

     

    Certificate Type: Initial

    Goal: Educator Certification

    Use the dropdown menus to select Bureau of Educator Certification and then the type of application.  Traditional educators (or prospective educators) should select Educator Certification Application.  You can also find the Speech, Athletic Coaching, and Exchange Teacher certification applications.

     

     

    Use these other applications if the following situations apply to you:

    • Removal of Subject

      • You have discussed the removal with your administration, and 
      • You understand that re-adding would require additional testing, coursework, etc.

    • Re-Application for Educator Certification

      • You held a Temporary or Professional Certificate more than five years ago, or
      • You are applying for a second time

    • Reinstatement Application 

      • You have a Professional Certificate that expired more than one year ago
      • You have all Professional Learning component points, and they were earned within the five years preceding the date of the reinstatement application
      • You have a passing subject score

    • Late Renewal

      • You have a recently expired Professional Certificate (within one year)
      • You have all Professional Learning component points, and they were earned during the validity period (before your certificate expired)