South Carolina Applicants with Lapsed (Expired) Certificates
A credential that has been expired for less than five (5) years may be extended upon written request from the educator to the Office of Educator Certification. This nonrenewable extension is valid for one (1) year, during which time the school district or educator must submit verification that the educator has fulfilled all current requirements for renewal of the Professional Certificate. Upon verification that all requirements have been met, the Professional Certificate will be renewed for the remainder of the validation period (i.e., four additional years).A credential that has been expired for more than five (5) years, but less than ten (10) years, may be extended for a maximum of one (1) year at the written request of the school district that intends to employ the educator. During this one-year extension, the school district or educator must submit verification that the educator has met all current requirements for renewal of the Professional Certificate. Upon verification that all requirements have been met, the Professional Certificate will be renewed for the remainder of the validation period (i.e., four additional years).
A credential that has been expired for more than ten (10) years will require that the educator either reapply for initial certification under the current requirements or satisfy current interstate reciprocity requirements. Additional coursework and/or certification examinations may be required.
Related Links
Download a Request for Change/Action form (1 page pdf)Request a Certification Application Packet
Download a Request for Transcript form (1 page pdf) to send to your college official
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