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New York State Education Department Office of Teaching Initiatives published fee

What is the New York teacher license application fee?

Exams, fingerprints, transcripts, evaluations, courses and other third-party charges are separate unless the official source includes them.

Open Applicants from Other States
Official state guidance State makes the decision Checked 2026-08-21

Application fee varies by pathway

Requirement

New York lists a $100 fee per certificate title or extension for many applications based on alternate requirements or individual evaluation. TEACH shows the amount for the pathway selected.

What the published fee applies to

New York separates experienced out-of-state applicants from applicants relying on completion of an out-of-state preparation program.

What can change this answer

NYSED does not pre-approve eligibility; the Office of Teaching Initiatives makes the final decision after a paid application and credential review.

Documents you may need

The TEACH application, fingerprints, official transcripts and copies of out-of-state certificates are core parts of the agency review.

Costs and route conditions to keep separate

  • The endorsement route requires a regular, active and comparable certificate
  • Add-on endorsements do not always satisfy New York reciprocity requirements

Confirm the amount before paying the state agency.

Official sources

Check again by 2026-10-21