Directions for Adding an Endorsement to an Iowa Teaching License Through State Minimum Requirements

Use this process if you hold a valid Iowa teaching license and want to add an endorsement by meeting the state’s minimum requirements.

Before You Begin

The following requirements need to be met and have the appropriate documentation:

• Official transcript(s)
• Completed endorsement worksheet

Completing the Online Application

1. Go to the Apply webpage under Educator Licensure.
   1. Have your folder number ready if you already hold a license.
   2. Use the License Search if you are unsure of you folder number or unsure if you have one.
2. From the Apply webpage, select either:

   1. Create a new account (if you have never use our online application system)

      or

   2. Log In (if you already have an account)
3. Once you have created an account or logged in, select New Application or Renew.
4. Confirm your profile information and select Next.
5. Select Add Endorsement
6. Select the application: Add Teaching Endorsement (state minimum requirements or non-Iowa institution)
7. Select license you want the endorsement(s) added to: Initial or Standard or Master Educator, etc.
8. The system will now have you:
   1. Agree to creating an application, read through the instructions and scroll to the red X’s.
   2. Complete a checklist.
   3. Upload the required documents.
   4. Pay the fees/Submit application.