Arizona Standard Teaching Certificate Renewal Requirements
Verified March 23, 2026Official source
Everything you need to renew your Standard Teaching Certificate in Arizona: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
90
PD hours required
6
years per cycle
$20
Renewal fee
Free
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- Structured professional development activities (workshops, seminars, conferences)
- University or college coursework (1 semester hour = 15 clock hours)
- Online self-study professional development (limited to 30 clock hours per year)
- School district-sponsored professional development
- National Board Certification maintenance activities
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 15 clock hours of professional development required per year of the certificate term
- 6-year certificate requires 90 clock hours total; 8-year certificate requires 120 clock hours total
- Online self-study PD is limited to 30 clock hours per year
- Certificate may be renewed up to six months prior to expiration and up to ten years after it expires
- Renewal fee is $20 per certificate; a $2.00 convenience fee applies for online credit card payments
- Renewal submitted through the AzEDCert Educator Portal at mycert.azed.gov
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 90 hours needed.
No approved providers on file for this state yet. Check back soon, or visit the official DOE site for a full list.
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 90 hours, submit your renewal application through the ArizonaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to Arizona Renewal Portal