When to Reapply

Educators holding an Initial certificate must reapply for a new certificate in either of the following circumstances:

• the educator is employed in a South Carolina educational setting, but their Initial certificate has been expired for one or more school years; or
• the educator is not employed in a South Carolina educational setting at the time of Initial certificate expiration.

How to Reapply

Educators holding an expired Initial certificate may reapply for certification by meeting all requirements for their selected Certification Application Pathway.

When reapplying, please note that some documents that have been submitted previously do not need to be submitted again to reapply. The following application materials are not time-sensitive and do not need to be resubmitted if already on file at the Office of Educator Services:

• Official Transcripts,
• NACES Evaluations for Out-of-Country Institutes of Higher Education,
• College Recommendation Forms, and
• Experience Verification Forms.

All other materials required for a given certification application pathway must be submitted.  This may include taking currently required subject area assessment and/or pedagogy assessment. Please contact the Office of Educator Services at 803-896-0325 or certification@ed.sc.gov for assistance in determining if a given application procedure or exam must be completed.