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Florida Department of Education application documents

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

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

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Official state guidance State makes the decision Checked 2026-08-24

Core application evidence

Requirement

Florida requires official transcripts from every college or university attended and a complete copy of every current out-of-state certificate. Institutions should send transcripts through an accepted secure method or by original paper transcript; applicant-uploaded or emailed transcript files are not accepted as official.

Which application this evidence supports

Florida provides routes based on a valid comparable standard out-of-state certificate or a valid National Board certificate.

What can change this answer

Florida determines whether the certificate, subject and training level are comparable to its Professional Certificate.

Conditions to resolve before sending records

  • The source certificate must be current, standard and not revoked
  • Florida decides whether the certificate, subject and training level are comparable
  • The application cannot be evaluated until the application, fee and required records are complete
  • The Official Statement of Status of Eligibility is valid for three years
  • Fingerprint processing follows Florida's eligibility and employment instructions

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

Official sources

Check again by 2026-10-21