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Maryland Teacher Reciprocity

If you have a valid teaching certification from another state, you may be eligible for a Maryland Teaching Certification through reciprocity agreements.

Submit the following in an application packet that will be sent to the Maryland Department of Education:

Official Transcripts from all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework completed.
Photocopy of your valid out-of-state professional teaching certification.
A cover letter with your name, mailing address, social security number and the area of certification you are applying for.

Send materials to this address:

Maryland State Department of Education
Certification Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or request more information by contacting a representative at the Maryland State Department of Education at (410) 767-0412.

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