Update Educator Profile Information
If you need to update or make corrections to any of the following records on your educator profile, please follow the directions listed for each type of information:
- Name, Social Security Number, or Date of Birth:
You will be required to complete a Update Personal/Education Information Request to make a change. Please print, complete, and sign a copy of this cover sheet and mail it with supporting documentation (copy of driver’s license, Social Security card, marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, etc.) to:
Educator Certification
PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
- Mailing Address, Work/Personal Phone Number, or Email Address:
You have access to make changes to your personal contact information by logging into your educator profile. Scroll down to the Contact Information section and click on the “Edit Contact Information” button at the bottom of the section. Enter the new information and hit the “Save” button.
- Add an Advanced Degree or Update Education Records:
You will be required to complete a Update Personal/Education Information Request to update the records of your college/university degrees or attendance dates. Please print, complete, and sign a copy of this cover sheet and mail it with an original copy of the transcript verifying the conferral of an advanced degree or updated attendance dates to:
Educator Certification
PO Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Faxed, scanned, emailed, or photocopied transcripts will not be accepted. Transcripts become the property of the department and cannot be returned. The acceptance of coursework and/or degrees is subject to DESE’s approval of the college/university attended and the major area of study.
The Educator Certification System located within DESE Web Applications provides users with access to each of the following:
- Apply for a certificate
- Print out a certificate
- View a certificate or pending application
- View Praxis scores
- Check fingerprint/background status
Educator Certification System Help Guide
