How long does it take to complete the application?
If you have a valid OH|ID account and you have the payment information handy -- as well as any documentation needed to indicate that you met your requirements -- submitting your application should take 10 minutes or less. You can prepare by reviewing information on the Ohio Department of Education’s licensure website pertaining to the credential you wish to request or renew.
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What happens if my credential request is not renewed by July 1?
If your application is not approved by July 1, do not panic. When the Department issues credentials that are requested for the upcoming school year, the effective date will be July 1 (in the summer preceding that school year) — regardless of what date during the school year the credential is issued. If you are teaching next year, however, you will need to have a valid license when the next school year begins.
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How can I check on the status of my application?
You may log into your OH|ID account to learn where your application is in the review process. My Application Status on your Dashboard displays the status of your application(s). The Department and local electronic signers make every effort to process applications as promptly as possible — but the processing time will vary depending upon the complexity of the application and the volume of requests submitted at the time.
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How long will it take for my application to be issued?
The review and approval process does require many steps among several people. For most applicants, the review and response to credential requests takes 10 or fewer business days from the day they submit their applications.
The processing time does vary, depending upon the complexity of license requests, completion time for requirements such as background checks and the sheer volume of requests at any one time. E-signers and the Department review applications as quickly as possible.
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What does it mean if my application is “on hold”?
If your application is on hold, please read the detailed message within the My Application Status area of your Dashboard that explains the reason for the “on hold” message. You also will receive an email from the CORE system with this same message, which may ask you to take additional steps before your license request can move forward in the review process. If your application is on hold for e-signer approval for more than a week to 10 days, make sure you check your inbox for an email message from your e-signer. You may also contact either your district's Human Resources office -- or your college or university -- regarding the delay.
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How do I find out when my background check will be finalized?
Processing time for a background check varies, depending upon the number of requests at one time. Contact the WebCheck location where you submitted your background check to ask about the expected completion date — and be sure to ask them to send results to the Ohio Department of Education.
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