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Arizona Department of Education application documents

Which documents does Arizona require from an out-of-state teacher?

The state, institution, employer or testing provider may need to send some records directly.

Open Reciprocity Requirements (Out-of-State Certification)
Official state guidance State makes the decision Checked 2026-08-01

Core application evidence

Requirement

Plan for the source certificate, official transcripts, an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card and the application for each requested certificate or approved area.

Which application this evidence supports

Arizona may issue a comparable standard certificate to a teacher with a valid, comparable out-of-state certificate in good standing.

What can change this answer

The agency makes the final comparability determination after reviewing the application and documents.

Conditions to resolve before sending records

  • Expired, temporary, non-renewable, emergency and alternative certificates do not qualify under this route
  • Arizona constitution requirements may be issued as time-limited deficiencies

Send identity documents and background records only where the state agency instructs. TeachPassport does not receive them.

Official sources

Check again by 2026-11-01