Important Documents and LinksLicensure Renewal | Routes to Licensure in VirginiaThe Virginia licensure regulations stipulate multiple routes for individuals to become licensed in Virginia.
I. Approved Program - a Virginia state-approved teacher preparation program or an alternative state approved program. For more information... [click to continue reading] II. Reciprocity - Conditions for licensure for out-of-state candidates by reciprocity. A. An individual coming into Virginia from any state may qualify for a Virginia teaching license with comparable endorsement areas if... [click to continue reading] B. An individual coming into Virginia will qualify for a Virginia teaching license with comparable endorsement areas if...[click to continue reading] C. Licensure by reciprocity is provided for individuals who have obtained a valid out-of-state license...[click to continue reading] D. Individuals who hold a valid out-of-state license...[click to continue reading] III. Alternative Licensure - an alternative route to licensure is available through the recommendation of the individual's employing Virginia school division or nonpublic school....[click to continue reading] IV. Alternative Route for Career Professions – an alternative route is available to career switchers who seek teaching endorsements PreK through grade 12 with the exception of special education...[click to continue reading] |
Adding a Master's Degree
- Submit an official, original transcript indicating conferral/awarding of the master’s degree to the Department of Human Resources, Attn: Licensure. Only an official, original transcript issued by the respective higher education institution will be accepted.
- Please do not request the transcript to be mailed directly to the Department of Human Resources, but rather to be mailed directly to you in order to include in your request packet.
- Attach a note requesting the adding of the master's degree and changing contract information. To assure salary adjustment, it is imperative that a note accompanies the transcript.
- It shall be the responsibility of the employee to appropriately notify the Department of Human Resources, Attn: Licensure in writing when they qualify for a new classification.
- Verification received after March 30 will be recognized with the beginning of the following school year.
- To change your license from a Collegiate Professional to a Postgraduate Professional, please include a check or money order in the amount of $25 made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.
- To change your license from a Collegiate Professional to a Postgraduate Professional and add an endorsement, please include a check or money order in the amount of $50 made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia.
Please submit all above outlined documents to:
Department of Human Resources
Attn: Licensure
141 Opal Lane
Montross, VA 22520
Licensure Changes | Other Information |
