Applying for a License or Authorization

eLicensure Overview

Follow these five steps to apply for an initial license, renewal or authorization.

Preparing for eLicensure

Review the application types below to find the application that's right for you. Then select the associated link to bring up a checklist of everything you'll need to do prior to applying online.

Important note: Please do not attempt to start an online application until you've reviewed the checklist associated with the license or authorization you are seeking. All online applications require that you obtain and upload items such as transcripts, worksheets and/or signed documents. You will not be able to complete your application without them.

All Application Types

I want to apply for my:

License Type:	Authorization Type:
Teacher License First-time Colorado teacher license (in-or out-of-state) Previously licensed out-of-state or out-of-country Alternative teacher license (in-state alternative preparation candidates only) Interim or initial teacher license renewal Interim authorization to initial teacher license (not for exchange educators) Initial to professional teacher license Professional teacher license renewal First master teacher certificate Master teacher professional certificate renewal	Substitute Teacher Authorization Select from the links below if you would like to serve as a day-to-day substitute teacher in any Colorado school district: One-year substitute authorization Three-year substitute authorization Five-year substitute authorization Three-year substitute authorization renewal Five-year substitute authorization renewal (valid or expired Colorado Teacher License required)
Principal License: Building-level leadership (principal, assistant principal) First-time Colorado principal license (in-or out-of-state) Previously licensed out-of-state or out-of-country Alternative principal preparation authorization Interim principal authorization/initial license renewal Interim authorization to initial principal license Initial to professional principal license Professional principal license renewal	Career and Technical Education (CTE) Authorization Initial CTE authorization Initial to professional CTE authorization Professional CTE authorization renewal/ reinstatement Added CTE endorsement
Special Services Provider License First-time Colorado special services provider license Previously licensed out-of-state or out-of-country Initial special services provider license renewal Initial to professional special services provider license Professional special services provider license renewal	Initial Authorization Select one of the links below if you are seeking an authorization for the first time in one of these areas: Adjunct instructor initial authorization Adult basic educator initial authorization Educational interpreter initial authorization Emergency educational interpreter initial authorization Emergency initial authorization Exchange educator initial interim authorization JROTC instructor initial authorization School speech-language pathology assistant initial authorization Temporary educator eligibility initial authorization Special services provider intern authorization (may not be renewed)
Administrator License: District-level leadership (superintendent, director of special education or director of gifted education) Administrator first or initial license Administrator previously licensed out-of-state or out-of-country Administrator interim or initial license renewal Administrator initial to professional license Administrator interim to initial license Administrator professional license renewal	Authorization Renewal Select from the links below if you hold an authorization and would like to renew it: Adjunct instructor authorization renewal Adult basic educator authorization renewal Educational interpreter authorization renewal Emergency authorization renewal Exchange educator interim authorization renewal JROTC instructor authorization renewal School speech-language pathology assistant authorization renewal Temporary educator eligibility authorization renewal
Added Endorsement to an Existing License Select from the links below if you are seeking a second or subsequent endorsement to your current Colorado educator license in one of these areas: Teacher added endorsement Special services provider added endorsement