Professional Educator License

The State Board Of Education Shall Have Entire Control Of Certifying All Applicants For Teaching Positions In All Public Elementary And High Schools Of North Carolina; And It Shall Prescribe The Rules And Regulations For The Renewal And Extension Of All Certificates And Shall Determine And Fix The Salary For Each Grade And Type Of Certificate Which It Authorizes. No Person Shall Be Employed To Teach Who Is Under The Age Of 18.

Other Information

Duration of License

3 Years - Initial ; 5 Years - Continuing

Authority

GS 115C-296

Exam: State Exam Required
License Type: Registry

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$100.00
Renewal
$35.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Graduation From Teacher Education Program, Student Teaching, Recommendation From College Or University Praxis Series Test(S). New License Fee ranges 70 -100

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Public Instruction
Licensure Section
301 N Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-
800-577-3310

Occupational Information

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.