PELSB has created a new resource to help teachers and candidates with the licensure process. Check out our new Teaching Licensure FAQ page for our most frequently asked questions regarding teacher licensure, renewal, and fingerprinting. Or contact licensing here.

Though PELSB remains operational, to comply with safe social distancing recommendations, the PELSB office is not accepting walk-in visitors. Documents can be left in the dropbox outside of our office for staff to retrieve. If you have questions, staff can be reached via email pelsb@state.mn.us. PELSB staff will respond as soon as we are able. 

After racist events in Minnesota and incidents within PELSB over the past year, PELSB has sought to be reflective about its duty to increase equity and access to educator preparation and high standards in Minnesota. 

Read our full statement here.

**UPDATED 7/31** With new guidance for districts regarding Out of Field Permissions.

The state-wide school closures and other measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges, including effects to the licensing process for both current and aspiring educators.

Visit our COVID-19 Updates page for additional guidance and to view our FAQs

The processing time for a license is 30 days after receipt of a complete application packet. An initial tiered license application is not complete until PELSB receives a cleared background check. Please wait at least 30 days before contacting PELSB for an application status check. PELSB licensing staff will contact applicants with questions or updates about applications when necessary.