As the Public Education Department makes continued efforts to respond to Covid-19 closures, the Professional Licensure Bureau is preparing to launch an online licensure application and payment system. The new system will allow constituents to apply for and renew all types of licenses, make payments, and track the status of their application from anywhere, on any device that has access to a web browser. At this time, all licensure applications have been removed from our website in an attempt to discourage applicants from leaving their home to obtain cashier’s checks and money orders and in preparation for the online release.
Continue to visit our website for the most up to date information on this transition including the user manual and FAQs.
We will be ready for launch early next week.
Please note that PED offices, including the Professional Licensure Bureau, are currently closed to the public.
Extended School Closure & Educator Licensure & Evaluation (PDF)
Attention: The Professional Licensure Bureau has moved to their new location at the Jerry Apodaca Building, 300 Don Gaspar, Room 103, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Beginning January 1, 2020, New Mexico Public Education Department will allow educators seeking licensure to take either the current NES Tests developed by Pearson or the Praxis tests developed by ETS through August 31, 2020 (LIST OF EXAMS).
On September 1, 2020, the department will only offer Praxis tests for licensure.
***If you are calling or writing to check on the status of your application, we are currently processing applications within 7 to 10 business days***
Welcome to the New Mexico Professional Licensure Bureau
Physical Address
300 Don Gaspar
Room 103
Santa Fe, NM 87501
*For walk-in submittal of applications or appointments for consults, please come to our physical address.
The Professional Licensure Bureau provides information and assistance to educators, school districts, and the general public regarding teacher, administrator, support provider, and instructional support provider certification.
If you need to file a licensure complaint, please download the Licensure Complaint Form (DOC) and follow the directions on the page.
Parking
Metered parking is in front of the Jerry Apodaca Building and costs 25 cents per 15-minute interval. The parking meters accept quarters, dimes, and nickels. Public garage parking is available located directly across the State Capitol between W. Manhattan Avenue and Galisteo Street.
Mailing Address
New Mexico Public Education Department
Attn: Licensure
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
*Please mail applications and any documents for your professional licensure to our mailing address.
Licensure Front Desk
Phone: 505-827-5821
Fax: 505-827-5820
For inquiries regarding license complaints and investigations, please contact the Office of General Counsel: 505-827-6641