Get Form Os-hq - Licensure Forms

Filling out the Form OS-HQ is an essential step for educators seeking to verify their highly qualified status for licensure. This guide will help you navigate the form online, ensuring that you complete it accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Form OS-HQ online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin filling in your personal information above the broken line. This includes your last name, first name, middle name, street address, maiden name (if applicable), city, state, and zip code. Be sure to include your social security number and date of birth in the specified format (month, day, year).
3. Once you have provided your information, you will need to send the completed form to the certification/licensure office within the Department of Education in the state where you are licensed. Ensure that the office has all necessary details to process your request.
4. The certification/licensure office will complete the section below the broken line, confirming your qualifications based on state requirements. This section will include the subject area/grade level you are qualified for and relevant testing or standards dates.
5. Make sure not to request the certification/licensure office to send the form directly to the NC Licensure Section. Instead, they must return the completed form back to you for inclusion in your NC licensure application packet.
6. Upon receiving the completed form, include it with your complete application packet for NC teacher licensure. Submit the entire packet to the address specified in your application instructions.
7. If you are a newly hired teacher in a NC school system, you may submit this form along with your complete application packet directly to the personnel office of your school system. They will include their Verification of Employment form and handle the submission to the Licensure Section.
8. Finally, review your application packet for completeness before submitting, ensuring all required documents are included.

Complete your Form OS-HQ online today and take a crucial step toward your licensure!