Initial License
All initial license applications can be submitted through the Online Licensing System.
Please note: If you have previously applied for licensure with our office and were assigned a file folder number and/or you are adding a licensure field, you are considered an existing license holder. Existing license holders cannot apply online. You must apply using a paper application which can be found using this link.
To verify if you previously applied for licensure with our office, please utilize the license lookup tool.
Within the applications, please note guides to identify which tier matches your qualifications and experiences. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure that your application is complete, which is required for processing.
Under state statute, PELSB is required to issue or deny a license within 30 days after receiving a completed application, which includes all required application materials and a completed background check.
You will need to create a Google account if you do not already have one to submit an initial license application. Do not sign into the Online Licensing System if you currently hold a Minnesota educator license, a current or expired short-call substitute license, or a limited license and want to add a licensure field. Instead, complete the appropriate tiered license application found on mn.gov/pelsb/current-educators/additional-license/.
Log-in problems: To clear a CEL error message, you will need to delete your browser history, cache, and cookies. After clearing your browser, please log back into your online licensing account. Please Note: You will need to log in with the email address originally associated with your online licensing account. The system will not recognize an email account unless it was the email address you originally used.
