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Virginia Department of Education records

Virginia teacher certification lookup

Virginia's public query covers active state teaching and educator licenses. Applicants use Virginia Licensure Online, or VALO, for status, correspondence and documents.

You may also see this called: VDOE licensure query · Virginia active license lookup · VALO license status

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The search opens on the state agency's site. TeachPassport does not receive your query.

Official state record No copied teacher database Search details stay with the agency

Before you search

How to find the right Virginia record

  1. 1Search the educator's name in VDOE's Active License Look-up.
  2. 2Review the matching record carefully when more than one educator has a similar name.
  3. 3Use VALO instead when you are checking your own application or agency correspondence.

What the public record can answer

  • Active teaching and educator licenses issued by the Virginia Board of Education

  • License and endorsement information included in the active record

  • State-issued active credentials, excluding local licenses

Record timing

The active lookup is not a processing queue. VDOE processes complete requests in the order received and tells applicants to monitor VALO regularly because correspondence is posted there.

No result does not mean no license

  • •Check the spelling and the name used on the Virginia license.
  • •Remember that expired, pending, on-hold and local licenses are excluded from this query.
  • •Log in to VALO for a pending request, documents or VDOE correspondence.

Issued certificate vs. pending application

VDOE says the public query excludes licenses that are inactive, pending action or on hold. VALO is the private source for application status, requests for more information and posted correspondence.

Understand processing timelines

The license you found is the start of your next move.

TeachPassport uses the credential you hold, your experience, subjects, grades and destination to build the ordered checklist the public record cannot.

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Virginia lookup questions

Is this the official Virginia teacher certification lookup?

The search button opens the system maintained by the Virginia Department of Education. TeachPassport explains the process but does not copy, alter or certify the agency's record.

What can the Virginia lookup tell me?

Active teaching and educator licenses issued by the Virginia Board of Education; License and endorsement information included in the active record; State-issued active credentials, excluding local licenses. The agency controls which fields and historical records are public.

Why can't I find a Virginia teaching certificate?

Check the spelling and the name used on the Virginia license. Remember that expired, pending, on-hold and local licenses are excluded from this query. Log in to VALO for a pending request, documents or VDOE correspondence.

Can I use the public lookup to check a pending application?

VDOE says the public query excludes licenses that are inactive, pending action or on hold. VALO is the private source for application status, requests for more information and posted correspondence.

Does a Virginia certificate automatically transfer to another state?

No. The destination agency decides which credential, endorsements, tests and remaining conditions apply. An issued source license is evidence for that application, not an automatic transfer.

Does TeachPassport collect the information I search?

Your public search stays with VDOE. TeachPassport does not receive the name or license information you review.

What does the $49 TeachPassport plan do?

It turns your existing credential, experience, subject, grades and destination into an ordered live move plan. The one-time purchase includes future moves and requirement updates.

Official sources

Virginia Department of EducationOpen the Virginia active license searchVirginia Department of EducationVDOE Licensing Services

Checked 2026-08-02 · Check again by 2026-11-02