Florida Temporary Certificate Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Temporary Certificate in Florida: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

0

PD hours required

3

years per cycle

$75

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • Completion of required Florida educator preparation program coursework
  • Passage of required certification exams (General Knowledge, Subject Area, Professional Education)

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • Valid for 3 years; issued to educators who have not yet met all requirements for the Professional Certificate
  • May not be renewed after expiration — educator must qualify for a Professional Certificate
  • Issued while the educator satisfies remaining requirements such as passing exams or completing coursework
  • Managed through the FLDOE Educator Certification online system

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 0 hours needed.

TeacherStep

Best price

Online teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University.

Price / hour

$3.32

Est. total (0 hrs)

Free

States approved

6

Visit TeacherStep

Professional Learning Board

Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.

Price / hour

$5.85

Est. total (0 hrs)

Free

States approved

9

Visit Professional Learning Board

How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 0 hours, submit your renewal application through the FloridaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to Florida Renewal Portal

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