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Licensure Forms

Licensure Forms

Below is a list of the various forms needed when applying for licensure in the State of Minnesota.

Each form is available in both Word and pdf. format. You will need *Adobe Acrobat Reader to download pdf. version.

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Application for an Addition to a Minnesota Education License (Teaching/Administrative/Related Services)  152Kb (5/6/2008)  274Kb (5/6/2008)
     Use this form to add a field to an existing Minnesota license.
Application for Voluntary Surrender of a Standard Education License (Teaching / Administrative / Related Services)  125Kb (5/2/2008)  86Kb (5/2/2008)
     Use this form to surrender a Minnesota license.
Duplicate License Application  85Kb (7/27/2007)  83Kb (7/27/2007)
     To obtain a duplicate license, return completed application with the $1.00 processing fee.
Request for Personnel Variance  124Kb (7/25/2008)  129Kb (7/25/2008)
     Only school districts may apply. Please read the variance/"highly qualified" memo regarding the reporting of "highly qualified" staff before applying.
Verification of Teacher Retirement  22Kb (2/14/2006)  70Kb (2/14/2006)
     Use this form to verify that you are receiving a retirement annuity to qualify for the lifetime shortcall substitute teaching license.