Licensure

New Announcements from the New Mexico Public Education Department:

Visit the Licensure Advancement via Micro-Credentials page for information on the new advancement process.

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the NMPED portal and are working to resolve them as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience while we complete your renewal applications.

**** Be advised the NMPED is no longer accepting the Superintendent Recommendation Form paper copy. APS Licensure must complete this online section within your portal application****

Licensure Quick Links

New Mexico Public Education Department

The NMPED's Professional Licensure Bureau determines qualifications for and issues licenses. They also provide technical assistance to individuals seeking licensure and to local school officials who must hire licensed staff.

Important Links – Do You Need To:

Need to look up your license? Change your address? Or do a name change? Educators can now do this through the Online Licensure Portal.
Educators can now print their own licenses. How to Print Licenses.
Want to add an endorsement to your license? NMPED How to add endorsements.
Need to complete your Praxis Exams for your license? Praxis Exams for NM.
Need to complete your Background/Fingerprinting for Licensure?
Are you interested in becoming a Substitute? Reach out to Kelly Services at (505) 768-6126.
Need to make contact with the NMPED directly? Email them at: LicensureUnit@ped.nm.gov or call (505) 827-5800.

Contact Information

Main Phone: (505) 880-3700
Fax: (505) 889-4885
Email: licensure@aps.edu

Full staff listing

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 87125-0704

Physical Address:
6400 Uptown NE Suite 210 East Albuquerque, NM 87110 Map