E-Certification (eCert) Help

The Washington state Educator E-Certification (eCert) Application is a platform housed in the Education Data System (EDS). Explore E-Certification guidance and resources available for the online certification system in Washington. 

How to Access eCert

First-Time User

1. Go to the EDS sign in page 
2. Select the Create an Account tab
   • The username must be a valid email address
   • Password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one symbol
3. Complete the Required Login Information
4. Complete the Data for Linking to a Certificate
   • If a Washington school district ever employed you, you have data to claim
5. Select Register
   • You will be prompted to Request Application Roles (this option can take up to 30 minutes to appear)
   •  If your school participates in eVAL, you may request a role at this time OR select Not Now to continue to E-Certification
6. Select Register
7. From the EDS homepage, select:
   • View my applications
   • E-Certification (to access this option, please wait 24 hours)
8. From the eCert homepage, you may apply for a certificate, change your role, or use the dropdown menu for a desired action.

Returning User

1. Go to the EDS sign in page 
2. Enter your username and password
3. Select Login
4. From the EDS homepage, you may manage account information by selecting View My Applications and then E-Certification from the My Applications list
5. From the eCert homepage, you may apply for a certificate, change your role, or use the dropdown menu for a desired action

E-Certification Application (EDS)

Available Activities in eCert 

• Apply for, reissue, or renew a Washington state Teacher, Administrator, Educational Staff Associate (ESA), Career and Technical Educator (CTE), or Paraeducator certificate
• Check certificate, permit, and application status
• Download and print an official copy of your permit(s) or certificate(s)

Unavailable Activities in eCert

• First Peoples Language, Culture, and Oral Traditions certificate and renewal (Form 4024)
• Verification of Active-Duty Military Service (Form 4020H)
• CTE Career Guidance Specialist (Form 4073)
• CTE Adding a V-Code (Form 4075A)