COVID-19 Update: PED offices, including the Professional Licensure Bureau, are currently closed to the public and staff are working remotely. Please email questions to LicensureUnit@state.nm.us or call 505-827-5800 and select option 1 or 2.
As of May 1, 2020 all Licensure Applications and processing fees are accepted online only. Follow this link to create your profile by clicking “Register” and follow the prompts for application submission https://licensureapp.ped.state.nm.us/. Should you need assistance please call 505-827-5800 select option 1 or 2, or email LicensureUnit@state.nm.us.
The Dossier and OPAL system now accepts online payments only. Please follow this link to submit initial and strand re-submissions Opal and Dossier Submissions.
COVID-19 Update: Many of the New Mexico- based Pearson owned testing centers and Praxis testing centers are open for in person testing with social distancing measures in place. Praxis is offering many of its tests to be taken at home. For information on Praxis at home tests, please click here. Currently NMPED is accepting either NES/Pearson or Praxis tests. The deadline to complete exams offered through NMTA & NES has been extended through December 21, 2020. Registration is available at NMTA (New Mexico Teacher Assessments) and NES (National Evaluation Series) by Pearson.
COVID-19 Update: The NMPED now offers the PRAXIS exam through ETS (Educational Testing Service) in-person or virtually. Details are available on the PRAXIS website. Explore the Khan Academy® Official Praxis® Core Prep. Build the reading, writing and mathematics skills you need to succeed on the Praxis® Core tests and prepare for the classroom. Get started by creating a free online account today.
If you would like to check on the status of your application, we are currently processing complete applications within 4 to 6 weeks. Please log in to your licensure portal account for all updates.
The new Online Licensure Portal for the New Mexico Public Education Department is now live!!!