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North Carolina Department of Public Instruction application documents

Which documents does North Carolina 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 2026-08-01

Core application evidence

Requirement

Degree-dated transcripts, out-of-state credentials and experience verification are central evidence for the out-of-state application.

Which application this evidence supports

North Carolina accepts applications from out-of-state educators and evaluates preparation, license areas, assessments and verified experience.

What can change this answer

The exact North Carolina license and any remaining requirements depend on the applicant's preparation date, program and comparable license areas.

Conditions to resolve before sending records

  • 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

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