Starting point
Does North Carolina accept out-of-state teaching licenses?
An out-of-state license can open a path to North Carolina certification, but it does not transfer automatically. The state decides which certificate, endorsements, tests or additional requirements apply.
Your exact route can still depend on your license type, preparation, experience, subjects, grade levels and testing history.
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What can change your path
- • Comparable added content areas may transfer when supported by the source state's licensure exam
- • Some recent program completers must document a nationally normed performance assessment
What the state says
1 official source
These facts come from official sources. The state agency still makes the final licensing decision.
Credential evaluation
North Carolina evaluates preparation, comparable license areas, assessments and verified experience to determine the license issued and remaining requirements.
Core evidence
Degree-dated transcripts, out-of-state credentials and experience verification are central evidence for the out-of-state application.
State certification help
1 guide
Why your details matter
State websites describe the possible routes. The right one for you can depend on your license, preparation, experience, subjects, grades, tests, National Board status and compact eligibility. TeachPassport uses those details to work out your path and handle the steps it can do for you.
One thing to know: The exact North Carolina license and any remaining requirements depend on the applicant's preparation date, program and comparable license areas.
Plan the whole move
Questions to answer before you apply
The application is only one part of the move. Check the costs, timing and records that can hold up an otherwise complete file.
Common license moves to North Carolina
3 routes
Official sources
State agency material