Orange County Public Schools

Certification's Mission:

The mission of the Orange County Public Schools Certification Office is to provide a highly qualified teacher in every classroom who cares that every student, every day, learns and achieves academically.

Certification serves as a liaison between Orange County Public Schools and the Florida Department of Education (DOE) Certification to ensure compliance with state statutes and rules relative to educator certification.

You may contact the Certification Department at 407-317-3221 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Certification Application Information

Apply for renewal or add a subject area to a valid Florida Department of Education Teaching Certificate.

*Please submit payment to the OCPS Certification Department after you have submitted your application online to the Florida Department of Education.  

If you would like to pay by credit card please call the Certification Department at: 407-317-3221, option #1.

Pay using the payroll deduction option. (May 1^st deadline to accept payroll deduction forms)

General Information on Renewal Requirements can be found on the

Career & Technical Education Application for a District Vocational Certificate

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Information

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Information

Professional Development Certification Program