Licensing Office

The Educator Talent Licensing Office provides Colorado educators with certification, by evaluating applications and issuing licenses and authorizations to qualifying individuals. At present, the Licensing Office offers 31 various applications for educator authorizations, credentials or licensure.

Four primary license types – teachers, principals, administrators and special services providers – are issued with one or more of 60-plus endorsements, pending license type and applicant qualifications. In addition, 12 types of authorizations, including 34 different Career and Technical Education (CTE) credentials are also offered.

The Licensing Office is now part of the Educator Talent Unit. Learn more about Educator Talent.

Apply for Licenses and Authorizations

Learn How to Apply

• Apply for or Renew a License or Authorization
• Learn More about Colorado Endorsement Requirements

Already Submitted an Application?

• Check the Status of an Application

What license or authorization do I currently hold?

• Log in to eLicensing to find out what certifications you hold.

Licenses & Authorizations Glossary

• See the definitions of all the licenses and authorizations CDE offers.

Teachers Licensed Out-of-State/Country

• Licensed Out-of-State/Country Teacher Checklist
• Reciprocity and Interim Authorizations
• Out-of-State Endorsement FAQ

Other Frequently Visited Pages

• Praxis, PLACE and NES Information
• Request a Reprint (Duplicate) of Your Colorado License or Authorization
• Fingerprint Requirements
• Find an Educator With an Active Credential
• Teacher Exchange Opportunities