Human Resources Department
Virginia Teacher Licensure Application Information and Procedures
Submission of a complete application package is required. If an incomplete package is submitted and a license cannot be issued, your application will not be retained longer than one year. The following steps must be followed to apply for licensure:
- Application Form (DA 034)
Complete all areas as indicated. This application is for initial Virginia licensure only. - Nonrefundable Application Fee
Attach a certified check, cashier's check, or money order made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. The in-state fee is $50 and the out-of-state fee is $75. The fee is determined by the address on your application. A PERSONAL CHECK SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED. - College Verification Form
(DA 035)
Send this form to the certification/licensure officer of the college/university where you completed a state-approved program and/or to the designated official of the college/university from which your most recent degree was earned. The student teaching/internship/practicum verification (Part II) must be completed for each student teaching/internship/practicum experience. (If you have completed state-approved programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, please have both institutions complete a form.) - Report on Experience (DA 037)
Request the completion of this form by the appropriate non-public school or public school division official if you have completed at least one-year of full-time contractual teaching or other professional experience in grades K-12. - Professional Teacher's Assessment Scores
Please submit a copy of your Professional Teacher's Assessment scores if required. Please review the enclosed information sheet which outlines the Professional Teacher's Assessment requirement for Virginia licensure. - Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training
The 2002 Virginia General Assembly amended the Code of Virginia to require that individuals seeking intial licensure, must complete study in child abuse recognition and intervention in accordance with curriculum guidelines approved by the Board of Education. All instructional personnel required to hold a license for their positions are required to complete this requirement. Individuals must complete the child abuse recognition and intervention requirement PRIOR TO LICENSURE AND PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT IN A VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL.
A Free training module is available at http://www.vcu.edu/vissta/training/va_teachers/ . Be sure your computer is connected to a printer when completing this training so you can print the certificate of completion. Submit this certificate with your completed application. - Official Student Transcripts
Contact the registrar's office of all colleges/universities where you have earned degrees. Request official student transcripts to be sent to you to be enclosed with your application packet. Official student transcripts (bearing the registrar's signature and embossed seal) which have been issued to student are acceptable. Placement records sent from colleges, electronic transcripts, and photocopies of transcripts will not be accepted or returned. - Out-of-State License(s)
Submit a photocopy of each out-of-state license.
Reminders
- Please review steps 1-7 to ensure that all documentation is included. Submitting an incomplete application packet will delay the processing of your credentials.
- It is your responsibility to send all documentation along with the correct fee. It will take approximately eight to ten weeks to process your credentials.
- Should you have any questions, please write to: VDOE Office for Teacher Education and Licensure, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120