Kentucky Teaching License

Initial Certification

Candidates completing their first teaching certificate will receive a Statement of Eligibility from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). This is issued free of charge. To apply for the Statement of Eligibility, please complete a CA-1 form.

Please submit the following for processing:

• Completed CA-1 form,
• Copies of passing PRAXIS exam(s) score reports (official scores should be sent to the University of Louisville),
• Official transcripts from all universities attended including University of Louisville

The documents noted above must be submitted to the Education Advising and Student Services Office (room 253 of the Education Building). The certification officer will complete and sign the last page of the CA-1 form, and send the documents to the state certification office. The Statement of Eligibility (initial teaching license) will be mailed directly to the candidate from the state certification office.

Advanced Certification and Rank Change

Candidates seeking a rank change or additional certification must complete a CA-1 form.

Please submit the following for processing:

• Completed CA-1 form,
• Official transcript from the University of Louisville
• Official transcripts from other colleges or universities applicable to the additional certification or rank change,
• Copies of passing PRAXIS exam(s) score reports if applicable

The documents noted above need to be submitted to the Education Advising and Student Services Office (room 253 of the Education Building).

The new certificate/rank change will be mailed directly to the candidate from the state certification office. Fees associated with applying for a rank change or additional certification should be paid directly to the state certification office. Please go to www.kyepsb.net and click on "Pay Certification Fee" for further information and on-line payment options.