Educator Licensing Printing Notice Effective First Quarter 2013

Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, CDE’s Educator Licensing Office will no longer print and mail paper copies of educator licenses, endorsements, credentials or authorizations, unless specifically requested by the credential holder. Credentials, once approved, will be available for printing by the applicant via their eLicensing account.

Benefits of this new process are:

Credentials are available much quicker; this new process cuts off three weeks of printing and mailing hardcopy certificates
Cost savings; saves the state money in printing and mailing costs and staff time
Encourages automation; less paper, more timely for employing districts
Teachers/educators receive instant verification, upon approval
Quicker response time; CDE is able to respond quicker to the licensee with an automated email that the credential has been generated

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will online access/printing be available for all credentials?

Yes, all credentials will be available online and can be printed by the licensee.

How quickly can I view/print my credential after I apply?

Applications that are complete will be processed within two to three weeks and the credentials will be available shortly thereafter.

Will existing credentials also be available? What about expired credentials?

Existing credentials will be available to reprint. Expired credentials will show on the status check, but will not be available to print.

What if I don’t have a printer at home?

You can print your credential from any computer that allows you to access your secured eLicensing account and has printing capabilities. This may include locations such as your place of employment or the local library. The credential can also be printed to PDF or other electronic means.

What if I lose my copy, can I print it again?

You can request an additional copy of your valid credential from CDE for an additional fee via an eLicense reprint application.

Will license information be available to school districts? Can a link be sent to a school district to verify an active credential?

Credential information will be available through the status check portal on the CDE website and via eLicensing. At this time, no link can be sent to a school district.

Can I pay extra if I want a hardcopy credential mailed to me?

Yes, at the time you apply, you will be given a choice to have your certificate mailed in hardcopy form, or sent to you electronically in softcopy form. The hardcopy option will be for an additional charge. E-prints have no additional fee. You cannot select both options.

How will I know my electronic credential is ready to print?

The system will email you an automatic notification when your credential has been approved. You will then have 30 days in which to print your credential. Check your email and junk email often. CDE only communicates to the email address you have associated to your eLicensing account. If you need to update your email address, log into your eLicensing account and click on the "Update Email Address" link.

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