The new Online Licensure Portal for the New Mexico Public Education Department is now available.
You can apply, pay and track your application status online.
The first time you access the portal, click “Register” to create your account.
Visit the NMPED Online Licensure Portal to get started.
Licensure Application Portal Quick Start User Guide (PDF)
Updated Licensure FAQs Relating to Extended School Closure (PDF)
Paper applications received after May 1st will be returned.
COVID-19 Update: The New Mexico-based Pearson-owned testing centers for New Mexico Teacher Assessments and NES (National Evaluation Series) testing beginning May 16, 2020. In so doing, the tests centers will implement physical distancing and other measures to ensure the safety of testing candidates and our employees.
Beginning April 21, 2020 the Dossier and OPAL system will accept online payments. Educators who may have a check that is in the mail to the department will have the payment returned allowing them to pay online and expedite the process of review.
As of January 1, 2020 the NMPED now offers the PRAXIS exam through ETS (Educational Testing Service).
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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.
Please note that PED offices, including the Professional Licensure Bureau, are currently closed to the public.
If you are calling or writing to check on the status of your application, we are currently processing complete applications within 4 to 6 weeks.
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
