Office of Accreditation & Teacher Quality

Teacher Certification - Paper Applications

For any questions relating to certification, email us at: certification@state.sd.us

All documents (including original transcripts) that are sent to DOE will not be returned.

• Which Application Do I Need?
• Initial Certification Application  | PDF
• Renewal Certification Application  | PDF 
• Endorsement Certification Application | PDF
• Professional Preparation Application | PDF
• Alternative Certification Application