Tips For Requesting an Occupational Specialist License

Make sure all work experience is on company letterhead and includes the job duties/job titles, number of hours worked (per week is acceptable), and the dates of employment.

Have your applicant start the process for obtaining a criminal history check as soon as possible once you have made the hiring decision.
We have been told that the process with the State Police Central Repository takes about two weeks.

Send all items including application, transcript, criminal background check, fee (certified check or money order), and any other relevant items in to our office in the same packet.
This helps our mail clerk and avoids the mail-tag game.

Always send official transcripts when requesting an original Occupational Specialist if your applicant has a degree even if the degree is not relevant to the area requested on the license.
Because we must place the highest degree earned on the license, we need the transcript. If the transcript has the seal and signature of the registrar, we can accept it. Also, make sure the transcript is complete with the degree earned.

Make sure that all forms (V-90A, PDP, etc.) are signed by the appropriate university teacher trainer and appropriate area vocational director.

Use only the most current V-90 A application form.
We will automatically send any requests on older forms back. However, if you run out of our grey forms, you may make photocopies.

Strongly encourage your applicant to contact his/her university teacher trainer as soon as possible upon receiving the license.
This will help ensure a smoother process when it comes time to renew the license.

Make sure you and your applicant are aware of the testing requirements and make sure you have verified the completion of these tests appropriately when applying for the Occupational Specialist II.
This includes the Basic Skills Test and the Occupational Competency Test, if applicable.

Send in the right amount of money in the right form.
Evaluations for the original occupational specialist license are $35. Once the applicant receives the evaluation letter, we will ask for an additional fee of $35 for issuance of the license. An individual who holds an Occupational Specialist I who is ready to move to the Occupational Specialist II needs to send us a fee of $35. All fees must be in the form of a money order or certified check.

When in doubt, call.
We are happy to answer your questions about the occupational specialist license. Our telephone number is (317) 232-9010. In addition, university teacher trainers and area vocational directors can be very helpful in answering your concerns.