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ELO Applications for a Professional Teaching Permit

Directions for Professional Teaching Permit applicants

5-step graphic

​1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints

2. Gather Documents

Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size

3. Log in to Educator Licensing Online (ELO)

  • Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three onboarding questions.
  • Find the Start a New Transaction for  New License section of the Quick Start Menu. Select the same choices in the three drop-downs in the application screenshot below:
  • Choose "1-Teacher Category"

  • Choose "H-Teacher - Professional Teaching Permit [T930]"
  • choose "Teacher: Request 2 year Professional Teaching Permit [1015, 1 of 2]"
  • *Please note that there are two transactions for this application.  The first transaction is used to gather pertinent data and must be approved by DPI before you can complete the second transaction.  There may be a time-lag between your submission of the first transaction and DPI’s notification to you that you may move to the second transaction. You will pay your fee in the second transaction. 

  • Click the “GO!” button.

  • Complete each page of the application as instructed. Review your Application Summary and edit information if necessary OR click the “SUBMIT” button to submit your application.

4. Receive Email Confirmation

 

5. Complete Application on ELO

  • Click the GO! button next to “Submit C&C and Payment to Complete Application.”
  • Review your fees.
  • Complete the Conduct and Competency Questionnaire (14 questions).
  • Pay with a credit card or pre-paid card. For fee amounts and additional payment information please see License Application Fees.

Submit questions and comments about this information to the Licensing Online Help desk.