How to Submit a New NC Licensure Application

You must use the NCDPI Online Licensure System to apply for a new license in North Carolina. NCDPI does not accept paper applications.

Before you begin

Official transcripts with degree completion
- Order a transcript from the registrar’s office. There is a fee for this service. Have the transcript sent to yourself so that you can upload it to the licensure site. The transcript you upload to NCDPI must be degree dated. Current students should select to hold the transcript until degrees have been posted. The School of Education will not upload your transcript for you.
Test scores (if applicable)
Nonrefundable fee by credit card
- All educators pay a nonrefundable fee, whether clearing or upgrading a license
Any other pertinent information needed for the NC license

Thoroughly check your application before submitting.
Once you have uploaded all of the items, paid the fee, and submitted your application to UNC-Chapel Hill, you cannot make any changes.
Do not submit your application or pay your fee until all required items are uploaded.
Incomplete applications will expire after 30 days and the processing fee is nonrefundable.
Your applicant statement must be completed before your application can be submitted.
Your application will only be routed to UNC-Chapel Hill for recommendation once the nonrefundable processing fee is submitted.
NCDPI will not process your application until UNC-Chapel Hill has completed your recommendation.
UNC-Chapel Hill cannot recommend you if you upload an unofficial transcript, a non-degree dated transcript, or if you do not include applicable test scores.
Incomplete transcripts/applications will delay your license process. Your application may be rejected and you will be notified through the Licensure System, not the university.