1. Office of Teacher Education East Carolina University
Initial License
Office of Teacher Education East Carolina University

2. Educator Registration
All educators need to register
New Educator-has never held a NC Educator’s license in any capacity
Existing Educator-holds a NC Educator’s license. It may be expired or an alternative license request by LEA (Local Education Agency) or NC employing school system.
The NC DPI Online Licensure System URL :

3. Educator Registration
The educator will need to enter and submit his/her unique account information.
After submitting this information, he/she will receive an with a temporary password.
On first login he/she will need to change the password.

4. Educator Registration
After changing the password, the educator will see the onboarding screen.
The educator can select one of two options:
No-indicating that he/she has never been issued a North Carolina Educator’s license
Yes-indicating that he/she has been issued a North Carolina Educator’s license. (even if alternative or expired)
Only one initial NC Educator’s license can be issued, existing educator’s can apply to update the existing license on file with NCDPI.

5. Educator Registration
New Educator
Do you hold an existing License?
Select no
The educator main menu will display

6. Educator Registration
The new educator has two options on quick state menu:
In-State Initial Professional Educator-select when an approved education preparation program has been completed at a NC college or university.
Out of State Educator-select when an approved education program has been completed in another State

7. Educator Registration
Once the new educator selects an application, the application workflow opens to the introduction page.
Select Next to move through the application screens.
They may also use the tabs on the left hand side to navigate to any application screen. ‘
The Educator is required to enter all necessary information on each screen.
The application will be submitted when the educator clicks Next from the final “Summary” page.

8. Educator Registration
The Fee and Summary page is displayed.
Select View PDF Summary Report to save or print a PDF of the application content.
Select “Pay Now” to pay for application.
Select “Add to Cart” to pay later.

9. Known System Bug
If this letter appears after submitting your application, it is due to a bug in DPI’s online application system. You are to disregard this letter.