North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

301 N Washington Street
Raleigh, NC  27601-2825

Mailing Address
6301 Mail Service Centerr
Raleigh, NC  27699-6301

Licensure Office Contact Numbers
(800) 577-7994
(919) 716-1800
Email: Licensure Online System
Website:  Educator Licensure


Those that hold out-of-state teaching licenses must complete the process for requesting Initial Professional License.  Included with the application are the following materials.

  • Official Degree-dated transcripts
  • Licensure content area examination scores – if applicable
  • FORMS
    • Verification of Completion of Approved Education Program (Form V)
    • Experience Request Form (see FORMS link above from appropriate version)
  • Applicaton fee