New Jersey Department of Education

The Office of Certification and Induction is unable able to take your phone calls at this time. We apologize for this inconvenience. However, you may contact us via our email address Licensing.Requests@doe.nj.gov and we will respond to you as quickly as possible. Please take care and be safe.

Become a New Jersey Educator

1. Browse available certificate categories.

2. Learn more about the requirements for certification and test requirements for certification.

3. Review the certification application checklist.

4. Apply through the Teacher Certification Information System.


• Candidates: mail processing is delayed. Universities, colleges, schools and clearinghouses should send electronic documents to certapplication@doe.nj.gov.
• Find resources for newly-hired educators.

5. Email us with any questions: licensing.requests@doe.nj.gov.

Visit the COVID-19 webpage for the latest educator preparation and certification guidance.

Office of Certification & Induction | P.O. Box 500 | Trenton, NJ 08625-0500