Certification
This page is dedicated to providing certification information and services for current education students.
The Regulation on Kentucky Teaching Certificates - 704 KAR 20:670 - went into effect for teacher education candidates admitted to a Teacher Education program beginning January 1, 1998:
- The issuance of teaching certificates for each grade level is being revised by the Kentucky Department of Education.
- The content in some teaching fields is being revised by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Candidates seeking rank change and/or certification must complete and submit an official TC-1 form [PDF]. Request for teacher certification or rank must be submitted directly to the College of Education & Human Development's Education Advising Center, Room 124 Education. An official university transcript and test scores (if applicable) must be included with the submission of the TC-1 form. Download a copy of the TC-1 form [PDF]. Applicants may be required to submit a fee. Download a copy of the fee form [PDF].
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Specific information regarding regulations pertaining to Kentucky teaching certificates are available through the College of Education and Human Development Education Advising Center. Please allow 48 to 72 hours for responses to e-mail questions.
Fees for Certification
| The Kentucky Department of Education assesses the following certification fees: | |
| Statement of eligibility for internship | no charge |
| Limited (one-year) certificates | no charge |
| Rank Change | $50.00 |
| Subsequent certificates - (in-state and out-of-state) | |
| Regular Certificate (Initial or Renewal) | $50.00 |
| Each transaction to add area(s) of certificate | $50.00 |
| Five-year substitute certificate | $15.00 |
| Duplicate certificate (official copy) | $25.00 |
| Extension of limited certification | $35.00 |
| (Renewal includes all previously approved certifications and endorsements) | |
Note:
- Please make certified check or money order payable to KY State Treasurer.
- If certification cannot be issued, a $10 processing fee will be retained by the Division of Certification.
- Fees must be forwarded to the Educational Professional Standards Board's Division of Certification with a "Request Form for Certification" separately from the completed TC-1 form by the applicant.
- The TC-1 form should be filled out and signed by the district school superintendent (if the applicant is currently teaching) and mailed/delivered to the Education Advising Center. To request an official transcript, please go to the Registrar's Office website. Transcripts should be sent to the Education Advising Center.
If you have any questions, contact Jody Morkin at 502-852-5597 or Margaret Pentecost at 502-852-5597.
Testing Requirements for Certification
Information about the required Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test and passing scores for the PRAXIS II specialty exams in each certification area are available on the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board web page.
The Educational Professional Standards Board's Division of Teacher Certification telephone number is:
1-888-598-7667 (toll-free)
Please contact Jody Morkin, 502-852-3211 if you have questions about the content, accuracy or currency of any information on this page.
