North Dakota Five-Year Teaching License Renewal Requirements
Verified March 23, 2026Official source
Everything you need to renew your Five-Year Teaching License in North Dakota: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
0
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
$140
Renewal fee
$100
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- College or university semester-hour coursework (transcripted credits)
- Graduate-level courses from accredited institutions
- Undergraduate courses from accredited institutions related to education or content area
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 6 semester hours of college coursework required per 5-year renewal cycle (not clock hours)
- Courses must be education-related or relevant to the subject area taught
- Renewal requires evidence of 30 days of contracted teaching service during the license period
- Effective August 1, 2025: after 25 years of holding a ND teaching license, educators are eligible for a 25-Year Lifetime License
- Applications submitted through ND Teach online portal; may apply up to 6 months before expiration
- Late fee of $100 assessed if renewal is submitted after license expiration
- License includes a $5 maintenance charge added to all applications
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 0 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 0 hours, submit your renewal application through the North DakotaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to North Dakota Renewal Portal