Professional Educator License Checklist for Out-of-State Applicants - Illinois PEL

Oct 10, 2026

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Professional Educator License checklist for out-of-state applicants applying for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL). The checklist guides educators through creating an account in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS), applying for PEL in the ELIS account, and submitting required documentation. It outlines transcript requests, conditions for school support personnel and administrative endorsements, and addresses sending official transcripts directly to ISBE, including contact and office directions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Application and ELIS Steps

Create an account and apply for licensure

Request and submit transcripts

Licensing Materials and Forms

Submit out-of-state teaching license, form 77-41B, and test scores

Submit ISBE form 77-41A and test score copies

Upload license PDF in ELIS Images tab

Professional Educator License Checklist for Out-of-State Applicants This checklist is a resource for out-of-state (including all U.S. territories) educators to use when applying for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) . Upon evaluation, additional documentation may be requested by ISBE prior to the license being issued. Additional information regarding requirements can be found on the ISBE Professional Educator License webpage. | | |
Create an account
Create an account in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) .
Apply for licensure
Apply for a PEL in your ELIS account.
Educators will be considered for all areas listed on their valid, comparable out-ofstate license. | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Submit transcripts
Request an official transcript that reflects completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts must be sent directly from the college/university to ISBE.
School support personnel (except for school nurse) and administrative endorsements require completion of a master’s degree or higher.
Official transcripts can be sent to:
• [transcripts@isbe.net](transcripts@isbe.net)
• Regional Office of Education/Intermediate Service Center
• Illinois State Board of Education
Educator Effectiveness E-240
100 N. First St.
Springfield, IL 62777 | | [www.isbe](www.isbe.net/ELIS)[.net/ELIS](www.isbe.net/ELIS) ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION | | |
Submit out-of-state teaching license, ISBE form 77-41B, and copies of test scores
Provide a copy of your valid, out-of-state teaching license, ISBE form 77-41B, and copies of your test scores to [licensureforms@isbe. net](licensureforms@isbe. net). | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Submit ISBE Form 77-41A & copies of test scores
ISBE Form 77-41A is required if you do not hold a valid, comparable license. The college/university must fill out the form and submit it directly to ISBE. Submit copies of test scores to [licensureforms@isbe. net](licensureforms@isbe. net).
Upload a PDF version of your license to your ELIS account:
• Go to “Images” tab.
• Click “Add Image.”
• Select “Out-of-State Certificate.” | | |

FAQs

Who can use this checklist?

Out-of-state educators (including all U.S. territories) can use the checklist to apply for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).

What transcripts must be submitted and how?

Applicants must request an official transcript reflecting completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university to ISBE.

Which ISBE forms and test scores are required?

Applicants must submit their out-of-state teaching license, ISBE form 77-41B, and copies of test scores. If the applicant does not hold a valid comparable license, ISBE form 77-41A is required and the college/university submits it directly to ISBE, along with test score copies.

Oct 10, 2026

Uploaded by Ezra