Welcome to Educator Certification!

Our mailing address for all documentation and transcripts:

Educator Certification
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102   

The Certification Account Portal allows you to:

• Apply for a certificate
• Print out your certificate
• View a certificate or pending application
• View assessment scores
• Check for the receipt of transcripts
• Check fingerprint/background status

Log into the Certification Account Portal

1. Log into with your username and password (Locked out? Get help here)
2. Choose the Educator Certification System link (located on the User Applications page.) 
3. To establish a username and password, follow the directions of the Educator Certification Help Guide
4. If you have a certification account, but have not accessed it for over 5 years, please follow steps #1 and #2 located in the Educator Certification Help Guide.

 Learn more about:

Teacher Certification	Administrator Certification	Student Services Certification	Substitute Teacher Certification

Fingerprints/Background Checks for Educator Certification

For questions about your fingerprints and background checks visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s website or call their contracted vendor, Idemia, at 844-543-9712

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How do I become a paraprofessional and do I need to be certified?
• How do I change my name or add a new degree?
• How do I complete a background check (fingerprinting)?
• How do I renew my professional teaching certificate?
• How do I renew my substitute certificate?
• Does DESE accept electronic transcripts? 
• What assessments must I pass to add a new subject area to my valid professional teaching certificate?