The offices of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission are closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.
*Certification Call Center Closure: June 29 – July 3, 2026. Our Contact Form is still available for same-day response.
Application Reminder: There is no penalty if your application remains under review after June 30, 2026. If all certification requirements are met and a complete application is submitted by the applicable deadline, your certificate will be dated in accordance with the GaPSC Certification Dating Rule.

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We are currently processing complete application packages received on or before June 13, 2026. If any documentation was received by our office after that date, please be patient, and wait at least two weeks after completing your application before contacting our office with any concerns.

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This Fiscal Year (Since July 1, 2026)
Applications received 295
Educators newly certified 1,660
Certificate fields first issued 4,359
Educators renewed 15
Transactions completed 46
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This Fiscal Year (Since July 1, 2026)
Applications received 295
Educators newly certified 1,660
Certificate fields first issued 4,359
Educators renewed 15
Transactions completed 46

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