REQUEST FOR ILLINOIS TEMPORARY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR ELIS ACCOUNT CREATION - Application Form - Educator Licensure

Oct 10, 2026

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Application form for educators requesting an Illinois Temporary Identification Number (ITIN) when they do not hold a Social Security Number, to create an ELIS account and apply for Illinois educator licensure. Includes directions and three alternatives for visa/job-offer details (J-1 exchange teacher, current U.S. college student, or other employment in Illinois public schools), plus required personal information, job offer confirmation, sponsor/college details, and instructions for submission. Explains validity limits of the temporary number, misuse consequences, and ISBE-only assignment fields.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Application Information

Visa Information and Job Offer

J-1 Exchange Teacher Program

College Student in the U.S.

Otherwise Employed in Illinois Public Schools

Validity and Certification

ISBE Use Only

83-92B! REQUEST FOR ILLINOIS TEMPORARY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FOR ELIS ACCOUNT CREATION 100 North First Street Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001 EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT DIRECTIONS: This form shall be used by individuals who do not hold a Social Security Number and are requesting an Illinois temporary identification number to be used in place of a Social Security Number for the purposes of creating an ELIS account and applying for Illinois licensure. This temporary number is not valid for any purposes other than creating an ELIS account for Illinois educator licensure. The requesting educator must complete all fields on this form. Submit the completed form to ([licensureforms@isbe.net](licensureforms@isbe.net)) . SECTION 1: APPLICATION INFORMATION | LAST NAME | MIDDLE NAME | | FIRST NAME | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ADDRESS (Street, City, State, ZIP Code) | | BIRTHDATE | | | | | TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code) | | | COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE | | EMAIL | | SECTION 2: VISA INFORMATION AND JOB OFFER DIRECTIONS: Complete Section A, B, or C as applicable. If you have any questions, please email [licensureforms@isbe.net](licensureforms@isbe.net). | A. | | Check this box if you will enter on a J-1 visa as an exchange teacher. | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | Please check this box to confirm you have attached a copy of your job offer from an Illinois school or district. The job offer must include your name, the position offered, and the starting employment date.
Please state the name of your sponsor organization: | | | | J-1 Exchange Teacher Program Sponsors can be found at
[https://www.isbe.net/Documents/IL-J-1-Exchange-Teacher-Sponsor-List.pdf](https://www.isbe.net/Documents/IL-J-1-Exchange-Teacher-Sponsor-List.pdf) | | | B. | | Check this box if you are currently a college student in the U.S.
Please state the name of your college/university: Please state your major or degree program: | | | | | | | | C. Check this box if you will otherwise be employed in the Illinois public schools.
Please check this box to confirm you have attached a copy of your job offer from an Illinois school or district.
The job offer must include your name, the position offered, and the starting employment date. | | | | The Illinois temporary identification number is only valid for the license or approval's validity period (it expires when the license or approval expires or when a renewable license’s first cycle ends. ) After this time period, you will be unable to apply for any new licensure credentials or renew your license until you have obtained a valid social security number and submitted form 73-71: Licensure Update Request available at [https://www.isbe.net/Documents/73-71-licensure-update.pdf](https://www.isbe.net/Documents/73-71-licensure-update.pdf) to ISBE with Section III of the form completed and supplemental documentation attached. By signing below, I certify that all information provided on this form is true and accurate. Furthermore, I acknowledge that the Illinois Temporary Identification Number is not a social security number (SSN) and cannot be used in place of an SSN for any purpose except creating an ELIS account. I understand that any misuse of this temporary number may result in revocation of my license. Educator’s Typed/Printed Name Educator’s Digital or Original Signature. Date | SECTION 3: FOR ISBE USE ONLY | | | | --- | --- | --- | | ILLINOIS TEMPORARY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ASSIGNED | DATE NUMBER ASSIGNED | STAFF INITIALS | ISBE 83-92B (10/25) Print Reset Form

FAQs

Who should use this form?

Individuals who do not hold a Social Security Number and need an Illinois temporary identification number to create an ELIS account for Illinois educator licensure.

What information must the educator provide?

The educator must complete all fields, including personal details in Section 1 and the applicable visa/job-offer information in Section 2.

How long is the Illinois temporary identification number valid?

It is valid only for the license or approval’s validity period and expires when the license or approval expires (or when a renewable license’s first cycle ends).

What happens if the temporary number is misused?

Misuse may result in revocation of the license, and the form states the temporary number is not a Social Security Number and cannot replace it for other purposes.

Oct 10, 2026

Uploaded by Himbo