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Office of Licensure & Credentials
P.O. Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
Phone: Customer Service line: 609-292-2070
Customer service phone hours are 2-5 pm, M-F


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Licensure and Cedentials

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The Office of Licensure and Credentials is responsible for examining credentials and issuing certificates that qualify individuals to seek employment as staff members in New Jersey's public schools. 


 

Please note that live call-in hours for customer service have been changed to 2 to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

***NEW***  Please click HERE to read the specific requirements for the certificate that you would like to apply for.

OUT-OF STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS - Please click here for application instructions and further details

For Updated Praxis II Information - Please click here

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PPLY ONLINE THROUGH THE TEACHER CERTIFICATION INFORMATION SYSTEM (TCIS).


Online Resources
TCIS User Manual
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Fee Schedule (PDF)
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Guide to Certification (PDF)
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Applicant Checklist (PDF)
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NJ Department of Education
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
(609)292-4469