eCert is located in our Portal: https://portal.ride.ri.gov/. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one. If you can't remember your username or password, please click here: https://portal.ride.ri.gov/Core/Default/PasswordRecovery.
- Apply
- If you do not already have a certificateID, the My eCert wizard will help you create one. Follow the screen prompts and then click Apply / Register on the left.
- Check application status
- Click on Apply / Register on the left to see the information you are looking for.
- Check expiration date
- Click on Certifications on the left to see when your certification(s) expire.
- Renew
- Click on Apply / Register on the left and then click Begin New Application.
Our office is moving towards a paperless system, and we urge educators to use the electronic system whenever possible.
In the event you need to send a paper application, it must be mailed to, or dropped off at the RIDE drop box in the main lobby.
Mailing address:
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of Educator Quality and Certification
255 Westminster Street, 4th Floor
Providence, RI 02903
Drop off address - please note this is the Washington Street entrance:
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of Educator Quality and Certification
80 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Paper applications can take up to 16 weeks for processing.