Certification Applications

Fill out Form 2AR if you are renewing your Restricted Short-Term Substitute Permit in a county with a substitute shortage waiver. 

Fill out Form 2L if you have been employed in the West Virginia public school system in a substitute position for more than 30 days in a specific

Use Form 2LE to renew your Long-Term Substitute permit and add new endorsements.

Fill out Form 2LR to renew your long-term substitute permit, which allows you to hold a substitute position for more than 30 days in a specific

Fill out Form 2S if you have an offer of employment in a West Virginia public school system in a short-term substitute position for up to 30 days.

Fill out Form 2SR to renew your short-term substitute permit which allows you to substitute teach day-to day in any position for up to 30 days.

Form 3 allows individuals to teach in an area of critical need and shortage while finishing their state-approved teacher preparation program.

Fill out Form 39 if you are applying for a coaching, limited sports training, or athletic training authorization.

Form 45 is used to receive official recognition and/or apply for the associated state salary supplement for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification.

Form 45R is used to renew official recognition and/or the associated state salary supplement.

Form 4A allows you to renew your provisional administrative certificate for five (5) years. It also allows you to renew your professional administrative certificate for five (5) years or covert to a permanent certificate.

Use Form 4NA to obtain and renew a permit for non-U.S. citizens who want to continue working as a Principal, Supervisor, or Superintendent in West