Licensure

From Friday 8.7.2020 at 12:00 PM through 8:00 AM on Tuesday 8.11.2020 the Licensure Application Portal will be unavailable for applicants and district staff as we migrate data to the new system. The system outage will not impact the ability to submit in the Dossier/OPAL Portal.

All renewal applications received by 6/30/2020 at 11:59 PM will receive a start date of 7/1/2020 once your application is reviewed by a consultant.

The NMPED Licensure Bureau stopped accepting paper applications on 5/1/2020. Any applications received in the mail will be returned to the applicant so they may apply online. Any paper application we receive with a postmark of 6/30/2020 will receive a 7/1/2020 start date. If you have mailed in an application between 5/1/2020 and today please complete your online application immediately.

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 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.

Physical Address

300 Don Gaspar
Room 103
Santa Fe, NM 87501

If you need to file a licensure complaint, please download the Licensure Complaint Form (DOC) and follow the directions on the page. Formulario de Quejas (DOC).

Sealed transcripts should be mailed to: 300 Don Gaspar, Room 103, Santa Fe, NM

Parking

Metered parking is in front of the Jerry Apodaca Building and costs 25 cents per 15-minute interval.

Licensure Front Desk

Phone: 505-231-4443

Fax: 505-827-5820

For inquiries regarding license complaints and investigations, please contact the Office of General Counsel: 505-827-6641