Certification
First Rule of Teacher Certification
It is the teacher's responsibility to keep his/her certificate valid at all times. Please know what type of certificate you hold and its expiration date.
Getting your Teaching Certificate and Keeping It Current
Using State Continuing Clock Hours (SCECH) for Certificate Advancement or Renewal
Teacher certification online system
The new teacher certification system for Michigan educators went live Feb. 8. The improved Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) allows users to pay certification fees online and issues certificates within five business days. To get started, you'll need to create or use a Michigan Education Information System (MEIS) account.
Resources -
- Access your Certification Records Online
- Certification Nullification
- FAQs about Teacher Certification and Related Topics
- National Board Certification
- Out-of-State Applicants for the Initial Michigan Teaching Certificate
- Michigan Department of Education Quick Reference Directory
- District Provided Professional Development Record for Certificate Renewal








