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Phone Schedule:

Due to new staff training our phone hours have been modified for the time being.

 

Monday - Thursday 

8:30AM - 10:30AM

2:30PM - 3:30PM

(406) 444-3150

 

You can also email cert@mt.gov at any time.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You might find your answer in our FAQs section, along with instructions and helpful links. Save time by clicking on the FAQs.


FAQs

 

What Is My Application Status?

With TMT, you can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your educator record account. How do you know what to look for? Click the link to see more information.


Checking an application status


*We are currently two weeks out on evaluating submitted applications.

EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION OF EMPLOYMENT:

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS & HR-

Emergency Authorization for Employment applications for the 2026-27 school year are not available at this time. Districts should be posting open positions throughout the summer to try and find a licensed candidate.

Per ARM 10.57.107, in accordance with 20-4-111, MCA, district administrators who have exhausted all possibilities for hiring a licensed teacher may request that the Superintendent of Public Instruction issue an emergency authorization of employment to the district to employ a person to teach. Allowing districts to advertise positions far enough in advance to reasonably enable qualified applicants to submit applications and be interviewed (10.57.107(1)(b).

 

New Licensure Fee Schedule

Effective January 1, 2025

The Board of Public Education approved the Superintendent's request to lower licensure fees. Starting January 1, 2025, there will no longer be a $25 technology fee for any application. The licensure fees are set according to 20-4-109, MCA. Click button for the 2025 fee schedule.

2025 Fee Schedule

License Renewals

If your license expires on 06/30/2026, you can submit your license renewal application. The renewed license will take effect on 07/01/2026 - get ahead of the summer rush by submitting your 2026 license renewal application now. See the Renew License webpages for more information.

If your license expired on 06/30/2025 and you completed the required 60 professional development units (PDUs) by August 31, 2025, you will still be able to submit your license renewal application.

If your license expired on 06/30/2025 but you did not complete the required 60 PDUs by 08/31/2025, see the Lapsed Licenses webpage for information on how to reinstate your lapsed license.

Can't remember when your license expires? Review the date your license expires through:

What do I need to know about renewing? Get more information regarding license renewals on our Renew License webpage.

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IMPORTANT: 

If you need system support to submit your application through TMT, contact the support team at 866-455-1440, or use their Online Support Form.

If you have questions regarding licensure, contact the educator licensure team at 406-444-3150 during our phone hours.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications are accepted only electronically through the licensing system, Teach MT. Check out some of the benefits of using TMT:

Resource: TMT Brochure

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OPI Staff are Here to Help: 

 

Technical Support for TMT:
Email: Online Support Form
Call: (866) 455-1440

Licensure Questions for OPI:
Email: cert@mt.gov
Call: (406) 444-3150


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