1. District directs candidate to apply for an emergency certificate.
2. Candidate applies and pays for an emergency certificate in NJEdCert.
3. Candidate submits all required documents as noted in their NJEdCert checklist.
4. The application moves to “pending review” status in NJEdCert
5. The district contact identified by the candidate will receive the case to indicate approval or denial of the emergency request.
6. Once the district contact approves the request, the appropriate county office of education will receive the case for approval or denial of the emergency request.
7. If approved by both the county office of education and the district, the case will be reviewed by an examiner as a high priority.
8. If eligible, emergency certificate issued and viewable in NJEdCert.

Emergency renewal is for candidates who are renewing their emergency certification and remaining with the same employer.

1. District notifies candidate of emergency certificate renewal.
2. District initiates the renewal process via district portal access. 
3. Candidate receives an email from NJEdCert with a link and authorization code to claim and pay for the emergency certificate renewal application.
4. Once claimed, the case is assigned to the county office of education.
5. County office of education reviews transcripts and/or documentation and notes whether there has been progress towards standard certification such that renewal is appropriate pursuant to regulations. 
6. If progress towards standard certification is noted, the case will be reviewed and if eligible, emergency certificate renewed and viewable in NJEdCert.