Institutional Recommendation

Congratulations! Your institution has recommended you for certification!

You are now ready to complete the application process. To ensure that your application is processed in a timely manner please ensure the following steps are completed. 

 AzEDCert application process with an IR:

  1. Ensure that your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is valid.
    • Verify that your IVP Fingerprint card is valid, this is visible below your name. 
    • If your IVP card is not valid or is not registering with ADE please contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety at 602-223-2279.
      • Confirm with DPS that your SSN is on file and is correct.
      • Confirm that Teacher Certification is checked on your file as the sponsor.
  2. Ensure that you meet the testing requirements.
    • If you have taken exams through Pearson and had them reported to Arizona, you may review what we have on file by viewing your Educator Details in AzEDCert.
    • If you are meeting an exam requirement through a degree not listed on your IR or another option, please review Submitting Documents.
    • Official transcripts are NOT necessary if you are meeting a subject knowledge exam requirement with a degree documented on your IR.
    • Please review your requested certificate requirements for more information about meeting exam requirements.
    • Review testing requirements here. 
  3. If you have received a copy of your IR, please scan both sides of your IR and save as a PDF, png, jpg, or gif file and upload the recommendation. 
  4. When you are ready, select "Click here to apply..."  on the banner to continue the application process. 
    • Your recommend certificate and/or endorsements will already be selected, if this does not match your paper IR contact your institution to have the correct information submitted. 
    • Upload the scanned copy of your IR during the application process, if available. 
    • Complete the application process and remit the appropriate fee.
      • $30 per certificate and endorsement.
      • Fees are covered under your scholarship if you are an Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA)) recipient.
  5. Check status/Receiving your certificate:
    • You may check the status of your application through AzEDCert by clicking the "Open Applications" or "Closed Applications" tabs.
    • Once your certificate is issued, it will be listed in your Educator Details.
    • The official certificate will arrive within 5-10 days via regular mail to the address you provided when applying. 

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