Licensure Frequently Asked Licensure Questions

• Create an OH|ID account: Secure access to State of Ohio services | OH|ID | Ohio's State Digital Identity Standard
• Next, add the ODE CORE “app” within the OH|ID system. For assistance with these accounts, please contact ODE.
• Once you have both accounts created, a walkthrough can be found here: SAFE Account Tutorial - YouTube.

You may apply for your license during finals week of the semester you are set to graduate or any time after. Applications left pending for 60 days will be automatically declined, so make sure to apply at the appropriate time when all requirements are met.

All graduates receiving their initial license should apply for the 2-year Resident Educator License.

Your application will be approved after degrees are formally conferred by the registrar’s office, typically 4-6 weeks after finals week.

Applications will be e-signed when degrees are conferred.

Licensure applications cannot be approved until degrees are conferred. No exceptions.

You do not need to upload transcripts or your OAE/edTPA scores to your ODE CORE account.

Please review the website to determine which assessments you need: What Assessments Do I Need to Take? 

Please visit the web to find out the OAE Score Report Dates

Unofficial score reports do not count for licensure. Official scores must be reported (see link for score report dates).

This website has more information about Preparation Materials. 

The edTPA can be used as a valid substitute for the pedagogy OAE if you receive a 37 or higher on the edTPA.  

For all background check inquiries, please contact ODE directly: