Office of Teaching Initiatives

Name Misspelled or Other Error on an Issued Certificate

If you have received your certificate in the mail and your name is misspelled, please return the original certificate to this office with a letter identifying the error. You may correct the spelling of your name by logging into your TEACH Online Services account and from your homepage, select the link to update/add personal information.  Select the button to edit your personal information and request a name change.  If you would like your certificate reprinted, return to the homepage and select the link to apply for a duplicate certificate.

Mail incorrect certificate to:
Office of Teaching Initiatives
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Ave, Rm 5N-EB
Albany, New York 12234