Before you search
How to find the right Ohio record
- 01Search by credential number for the most specific result.
- 02Otherwise use the educator's first and last name.
- 03Open the matching profile and review every credential rather than relying on the result list alone.
What the public record can answer
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- 01
Ohio licenses, certificates and permits attached to the educator profile
- 02
Credential status and identifying information the state makes public
- 03
Credential areas and dates included in the public profile
Record timing
An application in CORE can exist before an issued credential appears in the public profile. Use the private account for current application status and the public search for issued credentials.
If the search comes up empty
Check these before you stop
- •Check the exact name used on the credential and remove unnecessary search fields.
- •Use the credential number when the educator has provided it.
- •For a pending request, sign in through OH|ID and review My Credentials in CORE.
Issued certificate vs. pending application
Ohio's public Educator Profile shows credential records. An educator's application and credential work belongs in the private CORE system reached through OH|ID, including the My Credentials page.
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Checked 2026-08-02