Renew a Wisconsin Teaching Certification

Wisconsin Certification Renewal:

• 5-year Wisconsin Certification Renewal:
Complete the renewal application (Form PI-1602-5R)

You must provide evidence of completing the professional growth requirments of Wisconsin.

Fulfill one of the following options to renew your certification.

• You must complete at least 6 semester hours of coursework or 180 clock hours.
  • You may count courses required in a program leading to a master's degree
• You may also renew your certification based on the completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification process.
• Or, in collaboration with your local Wisconsin School District, you may develop and complete a Professional Development Plan under PI-34

You will also need to provide an renewal application processing fee of $100 by check or money order mady payable to the "Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction".

Provide Official Trancripts of any coursework completed for renewal credit.


Have materials sent to this address:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Teacher Licensing
Drawer 794
Milwaukee, WI 53293-0794

Or contact the Wisconsin Licensing Office by phone at (800) 266-1027

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.