US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202);
See WVBE Policies for complete details or contact the WVDE Office of Certification.
Application Instructions
If this is your first time applying for a certificate issued by the West Virginia Department of Education, you must register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants.
Download the application form.
Fill in the applicant information. Work with your employer and your institute of higher education to get the necessary signatures and supporting documents.
Pay the application fee online before submitting your application.
Submit your application and all supporting documentation to the Office of Certification. Please mail to the following address:
West Virginia Department of Education Office of Certification Services Building 6, Suite 550 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25305-0330
Note: If you are employed within a West Virginia educational system, the application must be uploaded by your employer’s human resources office.