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Certification: Submission of Official Transcripts
Applicant may:
- Mail official/original transcripts (transcripts may be removed from the sealed envelope)
University may:
- Submit electronic transcript directly to certification@state.sd.us
- Mail official/original paper transcripts
Mailing address: SD Department of Education, Certification Office, 800 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD 57501
Electronic transcripts are accepted directly through Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse.
- The SD DOE Office of Educator Certification will download a 'batch' of transcripts weekly and upload to each existing Educator Profile. Please utilize the view status for your application for progress.
- Due to the volume of transcripts received, you may notice a delay in adding it to your record. Thank you for your patience.
**If you are receiving an automated message about submitting a transcript, it is because you indicated a new degree on your profile or application. Until confirmed by our office, this message will continue to be sent on the first of the month.