This page is a source of continuous communication between the School Districts and the Licensure Bureau. Our goal is to deliver and work closely with our school districts to help certify our educators so they can provide the best possible education to New Mexico’s Children.
Public License Look-up Tool
District Access to the Licensure Database
Endorsement Waivers
Substitute Exceeding 45-Day Limit Waiver Request
Provisional 3B License Request
Professional Licensure Quick Guide
Communication
April 10, 2017: 1CS Out-of-State Memo
August 31, 2017: School Health Assistant Memo
February 16, 2018: School Backgrounds
July 12, 2018: Updated Application Notice
September 24, 2018: 2018-19 Licensure Advancement Timeline Memo
September 28, 2018: 2018-19 Foreign Applicant Certification Memo
September 28, 2018: Memo Process for Background checks
February 26, 2019: NES Passing Scores
March 19, 2019: 2018- 19 Licensure Changes and Updates
May 2, 2019: 2018-2019 Teacher Evaluation Reports
July 25, 2019: Presentation for NMCEL 2019
July 29, 2019: Background Guidance – HB431
September 25, 2019: Teacher Summative Feedback Reports for the 2018-2019
November 26, 2019: Transition to Praxis for New Mexico Teacher Assessments
April 26, 2022: Updated Requirements for Teacher Licensure
September 6, 2022: Advancement Program from Level 1 to Level 2
May 16, 2024: Updated Requirements for Teacher Licensure- Portfolio in lieu of Praxis