Minnesota Standard Teaching License Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Standard Teaching License in Minnesota: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

125

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

$67

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • Continuing education clock hours from approved providers
  • University or college coursework (1 semester credit = 15 clock hours)
  • School district-approved professional development
  • National Board Certification activities
  • Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) approved coursework

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • 125 clock hours of professional development required per 5-year renewal cycle
  • Each school district must have a continuing education relicensure committee
  • Clock hours must be reported through the district relicensure committee
  • Renewal submitted through the PELSB Educator System online portal
  • License is valid for 5 years from date of issuance

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 125 hours needed.

Professional Learning Board

Best price

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

Price / hour

$5.85

Est. total (125 hrs)

$731.25

States approved

9

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How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 125 hours, submit your renewal application through the MinnesotaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to Minnesota Renewal Portal

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