Renewing your Maryland Teacher Certification:
The following are requirements and information for Maryland teacher certification renewal and advancement:
- You will need to complete Maryland renewal requirements within the 5-year life of your Maryland Teaching Certification.
- Complete at least 6 Credits from an approved college or university or Maryland's Continuing Professional Development Credits.
- If currently employed, your renewal application is processed by your employing school district.
- If you are not currently employed at a Maryland School District, you will have to send a cover letter with you name, mailing address and social security number, Official Transcripts of earned credits and a $10 processing fee.
Send materials to this address:
Maryland State Department of Education
Certification Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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.
Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.
Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below.
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