Open/Switch Enrollment for APS Employees is October 1 through 16
Albuquerque Public Schools
Licensure
Licensure
Important Announcements:
**The application window for licensure renewals and extensions for licenses that expired on June 30, 2026, closed at 11:59 p.m. on that date. Level 2 and Level 3 licenses are eligible for a 12-month grace period for renewal. If your Level 1 license has expired, you must submit an application for a new initial license, as Level 1 licenses are not eligible for renewal after expiration. If you do not have any active licenses on file, you must complete a new NMPED background check before any application can be processed. Extension applications cannot be accepted after the June 30, 2026, deadline. **
**IdentoGO fee will increase to $67.00 on October 1, 2026.**
**Be advised that the NMPED is no longer accepting the Superintendent Recommendation Form paper copy. APS Licensure must complete this online section within your portal application. **
**Background Checks-All applicants must complete two background checks: 1. For your APS employment (AND) 2. For NMPED. To complete the NMPED background check, please visit our Background and Fingerprinting for Licensure page.**
Have Licensure Questions? Reach us on Let's Talk!
Licensure Quick Links
- Licensure Renewals
- Licensure Advancement via
NBCT - Licensure Advancement via Micro-Credentials
- Licensure Opportunities
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, Option 1.
Contact Information
Main Phone:
(505) 880-3700
Fax:
(505) 889-4885
Email:
licensure@aps.edu
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25704
Albuquerque, NM 87125-0704
Physical Address: