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Application Processing Status
This application processing status is for the week of 4/27/2026:
- There are currently 2,307 total applications pending review.
- If an employee’s start date is approaching, districts can apply for a rush request through the E-Certification system to expedite an application by following the standard rush request process.
- Depending on the type of application, the Professional Certification Department is currently reviewing applications submitted in March and April 2026
- An educator and school district can review their current certificate or application status by logging into their E-Certification profile or by requesting an update from our department via email cert@k12.wa.us.
- Our program specialists are currently responding to most emails within 2 business days and voicemails within 3 business days of being received.
Once an application is reviewed, the applicant will be notified by email from the E-Certification system. All communication regarding the application status will be done through e-mail, as we no longer mail notices or documents. This office does NOT accept faxed or emailed applications. Your E-Certification or paper application, fee, and any supporting materials must be filed with our office for action to be taken. Once a certificate is issued, the official certificate is available in portable document format (PDF) in the educator's E-Certification account.
Total certificate actions processed in 2026 to date: 18,500
Total certificate actions processed in 2025: 50,299
Total certificate actions processed in 2024: 45,592
Total certificate actions processed in 2023: 54,792
Total certificate actions processed in 2022: 47,320