An important message from the office of Licensure & Certification regarding COVID-19

As Delaware continues to try to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Delaware Department of Education is modifying how it provides support to its customers. Those seeking help from Licensure and Certification are encouraged to call or email for assistance.

We will be limiting public access to our offices, and are asking those who need our support to contact us by phone or email. 

New L&C Processing Guidance under COVID-19 is Available!
Employed educators, please contact your human resources office. All other educators, please contact L&C using a method below.

By Email: Please send questions to deeds@doe.k12.de.us

By Phone: (302) 857-3388. Please leave a detailed message that includes your name, question or concern, and contact information, that includes both a telephone number and email address for response.

By Mail: Documents may be mailed to the address below or scanned as a PDF and emailed to deeds@doe.k12.de.us

Delaware Department of Education
Office of Licensure & Certification
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904
State Mail Code N510

Thank you, The Licensure & Certification Team

To become licensed/certified to be an educator, administrator, or other professional support service staff person, select the certificate area from the list below to review the certification application steps and requirements:

If you are currently licensed/certified in another state, received your education from a non-US institution, or have not completed student teaching through an approved educator preparation program, select the appropriate option from the list below to review the requirements.

Delaware Department of Education
Licensure & Certification
Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904

Feel free to contact us:
M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
302-857-3388
deeds@doe.k12.de.us

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