Licensing Information

Application Forms for Licensing

License Application Forms and Instructions - Downloadable forms, information about the application process, fees, FAQs.
Application materials by mail - Request application forms and/or fingerprint cards.
Notarization - Required on the Conduct and Competency (Background review) form which is part of every application.
Fingerprinting - Completing the fingerprint submission process (if required).

Educator License Look-up - Real-time database of education licenses issued by DPI.
Dept. of Regulation and Licensing (DRL) License Look-up - School Occupational Therapists/Therapy Assistants and School Physical Therapists/Therapy Assistants licenses issued by DPI require current licensure by DRL.

Application Forms and Instructions - Downloadable forms, information about the application process, fees, FAQs.
Delayed Application for Licensure - FAQs for educators who completed an approved Wisconsin educator preparation program in the past but never applied for Wisconsin licensure.
Educators from other states (Out of State) - Non-Wisconsin Program Completers
Educators from outside the United States - Credential evaluation and Wisconsin application process.
Emergency Licenses and Permits - Requirements for requests for emergency licensure.
FAQs about Licensing - Frequently asked questions by license topic.
Licensing Guide - Describes required education/preparation for various education licenses (professional educators, other professional school personnel, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals).
Phonics Requirement - FAQs about Wisconsin's phonics requirement for licensure.
Substitute Teaching - FAQs about substitute teaching licensure options.
Wisconsin Approved Program Completers - Links to PI-1602-IS license application form, initial in-state applicants.

License Renewal Information - Includes professional growth requirement information.
License Renewal Support Centers - Support for Professional Educators.
Master Educator License - WMEAP and NBPTS options, process satisfies professional growth requirement for license renewal.
Professional Development Plan (PDP) - A PDP is required to renew a PI 34 Professional Educator License.
Removing Stipulations - Professional Educator License with Stipulations.
Adding a New Area of Licensure - Resources and Frequently Asked Questions.

Approved Educator Preparation Programs - for initial licensure or adding a new license.
License Codes - Type, position/level, and subject codes.
License Look-up - real-time database of education licenses.
PI 34 - Quality Educator Initiative - Description of the recent restructuring of educator licensing in Wisconsin.
PI 34 Rules - Administrative rules governing educator preparation and licensing.
Testing Requirements - Wisconsin testing requirements for educators.

Adding New Areas of Licensure - Resources and Frequently Asked Questions.
County Teachers' Colleges - Availability of historical records.
Educator Licensing in Other States - External site that links to licensing information for each state.
Name and Address Change - How and when to update your license information.
Other Licensing Concerns - Public Librarians, Private Schools, School Bus Drivers, School Facilities, Home-schooling.
Topic Index - A to Z Index of licensure-related topics.

Drivers' Education License - Renewal requirements for Driver Education licenses.
Education Interpreter - Renewal requirements for Educational Interpreter five-year license.
Emergency License or Permit - District requests for emergency licensure.
Intern License - Wisconsin Internship Program (WIP).
Five-year license - FAQs about renewing a five-year license.
Life License - FAQs about Wisconsin life licenses.
Professional Educator With Stipulations License - Renewal process and resources for satisfying identified stipulations.
Master Educator License - A voluntary ten-year license.
Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist License - FAQs about Wisconsin Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist licenses.
School Counselor License - FAQs about Wisconsin school counselor licenses.
Special Education Aide - Application requirements.
Substitute Teaching License - Requires completion of an approved program
Substitute Teaching - Three-year Permit - Requires a bachelor's degree.
Two-year Licenses - FAQs about two-year licenses and deficiencies/stipulations.

For questions about this information, contact licensing@dpi.wi.gov (608) 266-1027

Last updated on 5/6/2008 4:26:56 PM