1. (a) Persons interested in holding a New Hampshire educator credential shall complete and submit an application with the bureau as follows:

   1. (1) By creating an account on the myNHDOE Educator Information System (EIS) at https://my.doe.nh.gov/myNHDOE/Login/Login.aspx; or

   2. (2) By mail to the following address:

      Bureau of Credentialing

      Department of Education

      25 Hall Street Concord, NH 03301.

2. (b) Filing of the completed application, supporting documentation, and application fee(s) shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
3. (c) The applicant’s social security number shall be used by the department for the purposes of generating data on teacher salaries or such other purposes as authorized by law, including but not limited to RSA 161-B:11,VI-a.
4. (d) The applicant shall provide a social security number and agrees that the social security number shall be used to search the “National Association of State Directors for Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Clearinghouse” for action taken against the applicant’s license by other member states or jurisdictions. If any action is found in the NASDTEC Clearinghouse database, the application shall be referred to the governance unit for review, pursuant to Ed 511 and Ed 512.
5. (e) All individuals who have not previously held a New Hampshire state board-issued credential shall be considered first time applicants.

6. (f) First time applicants shall include the following documentation with their completed application to the department:

   1. (1) A copy of a valid government-issued identification (ID) including, but not limited to:

      1. a. A driver’s license;
      2. b. A state-issued photo ID;
      3. c. A passport; or
      4. d. A military ID;

   2. (2) One of the following applications:

      1. a. For applicants seeking an initial license that is not obtained through a qualified pathway, DOE-BOC 1, “Initial Application-School Nurse, Paraeducator, Educational Interpreter/Transliterator for Youth and Children Ages 3-21 Inclusive,” October 2025, and the following:

         1. 1. For school nurse I applications, the additional documentation outlined in Ed 504.08;
         2. 2. For school nurse III applications, the additional documentation outlined in Ed 504.10;
         3. 3. For paraeducator I applications, the additional documentation outlined in Ed 504.07;
         4. 4. For paraeducator II applications, the additional documentation outlined in Ed 504.06; or
         5. 5. For educational interpreter and transliterator for children and youth ages 3-21 inclusive, evidence the requirements in Ed 504.11 have been met; or

      2. b. For applicants seeking licensure through one of the qualified pathways, DOE-BOC 2 “Application for Licensure Pathway and Applicable Credential,” October 2025, and the requirements applicable to the chosen pathway as follows:

         1. 1. For the approved educator preparation program (AEPP), requirements as outlined in Ed 505.05;
         2. 2. For a statement of eligibility (SOE) and site-based licensing plan (SBLP), the requirements as outlined in Ed 505.06; or
         3. 3. For the demonstrated competencies pathway, the requirements outlined in Ed 505.07; and

   3. (3) DOE-BOC 4 “Criminal History Record Check Clearance- First Time Licenses Only” form, October 2025, and the requirements pursuant to Ed 504.12, with a signature attesting they:

      1. a. Agree to the provisions of (c) and (d) above;
      2. b. Agree to a central registry check as outlined in RSA 169-C:35, I-II and RSA 169-C:35, VIII; and
      3. c. Agree to waive the time limits prescribed by RSA 541-A:29 and acknowledge that the application will not be approved or granted prior to the agency’s actual receipt and review of the applicant’s criminal history record check clearance.

7. (g) Applicants renewing their license or credential shall complete and submit DOE-BOC 3 “NHEd Renewal and Upgrade Request Application,” October 2025, and the following:

   1. (1) For school nurses, documentation of the applicable renewal requirements as outlined in Ed 504.08-504.10;
   2. (2) For paraeducators and educational interpreters and transliterators for children and youth ages 3-21 inclusive, proof of completed professional development pursuant to Ed 509.01 or Ed 509.02 and Ed 513.06; or
   3. (3) For individuals holding a BEL or EEL, proof of completed professional development pursuant to Ed 509 and Ed 513.03.
8. (h) Applicants seeking to upgrade a BEL to an EEL shall meet the requirements of Ed 504.02 and submit DOE-BOC 3 “NHEd Renewal and Upgrade Request Application,” October 2025.
9. (i) Applicants seeking an additional endorsement to their existing educator license shall use DOE-BOC 2 “Application for Licensure Pathway and Applicable Credential,” October 2025, and follow the procedures outlined in (f)(2)b. above.

10. (j) All applicants for any credential or endorsement issued by the state board shall acknowledge the following statements:

    1. (1) “By checking this box, I certify that I have read the Educator Code of Ethics.

       https://www.education.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt326/files/inline-documents/code_ethics.pdf;

    2. (2) By checking this box, I certify that I have read the Educator Code of Conduct.

       https://www.education.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt326/files/inline-documents/code_conduct.pdf;

    3. (3) I understand that if I am issued a New Hampshire credential, I will be required to adhere to the Educator Code of Conduct, Ed 510. A founded violation of any of the principles of the Educator Code of Conduct may result in a written reprimand, suspension, or revocation of my educator credential; and
    4. (4) I understand that pursuant to Ed 510.05, I have a duty to report any suspected violation of the code of conduct. Failure to report a suspected violation of the educator code of conduct may result in a written reprimand, suspension, or revocation of my educator credential”.
11. (k) In completing and signing any application for a credential or endorsement issued by the state board, whether written or electronically, all applicants shall be truthful and uphold the provisions of RSA 189:14-g and RSA 641:3.

Source. (See Revision Note at part heading for Ed 505) #13101, eff 10-5-20; amd by #13167, INTERIM, eff 2-16-21, EXPIRED: 8-15-21 in (c) intro. and Table 505-1 criminal history record check clearance (5 year cycle) fee; ss by #13303, eff 12-10-21; ss by #13374, INTERIM, eff 4-26-22, EXPIRED: 10-23-22 New. #13562, eff 2-22-23; ss by #13961, EXRF, eff 5-10-24; ss by #14425, eff 11-14-25, EXPIRES: 11-14-35