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Are you an educator who would like to return to the profession? Let our certification team help you get back into the classroom.

 

Certification

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[email protected]

By Phone:

602-542-4367

Apply Online:

Apply online via our Educator Portal – AzEDCert

By Mail:

When mailing your application/materials, please send them to: ADE – Certification P.O. Box 6490 Phoenix, Arizona 85005-6490 Applicants who are submitting an application via mail must submit payment in the form of a check or money order. Cash payments are not accepted.

In-Person:

Phoenix 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekdays 1535 W Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (SW corner of Jefferson St. and 15th Ave.)

The Phoenix Certification office accepts personal checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, and credit card payments (Visa and MasterCard only) for in-person applicants at the Certification customer service counter. Credit card payments will only be accepted in person.

Phoenix Walk-In Services Available:

  • Name Changes
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