Temporary Renewable Teaching Certificate

This certificate is valid for one (1) year. You may renew up to two (2) times for a total of three (3) years.

General Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be physically, mentally, emotionally qualified, and of good character
• Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Possesses an expired out‑of-state certificate issued without restrictions, equivalent to a West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate
• Be a full-time employee of a West Virginia public school system
• Have recommendation from the county superintendent

Please have your college or university email official transcripts to our office (cert.transcripts.wvde@k12.wv.us). Transcripts must be received from the college or university, and not the applicant.

Renewal 

To renew your certificate, you must:

• Obtain successful evaluations for each year taught under the Temporary Certificate within the West Virginia Educator Evaluation System with an earned performance rating of Emerging or above
• Be a full-time employee of a West Virginia public school system
• Have recommendation from the county superintendent

Application Submission

For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page.

If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants. 

$35