Florida Department Of Education

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Disclaimer
ORI numbers are issued by Florida state agencies and may change without notice. Always confirm the correct ORI with your employer, licensing board, or requesting agency before submission.

Below is a reference list of common ORI numbers for the Florida Department of Education (DOE). These ORIs are used for used for school district employment, teacher certification, contractors/vendors, and private school roles under DOE/VECHS across Florida. 

ORI Number / Profession 

VDOEPUBS3 School Volunteer

EDOEPUBS2 School Contractor and Vendor

EDOEPUBS0 School General Employee

EDOEPUBS1 School Teacher Certification

EDOEPRIV1 Private Schools Owners and Operators

VDOEPRIV3 Private Schools Volunteer

EDOEPRIV0 Private School Employees, Contractors, Vendors

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ORI should I use if I’m a school volunteer?

Volunteers in public schools must use VDOEPUBS3. Each volunteer program has its own ORI, so confirm with the school or district before scheduling.

I’m a contractor or vendor for a school — which ORI applies?

Contractors and vendors for public schools use EDOEPUBS2. Using the wrong ORI may cause delays or rejection of your clearance.

Which ORI applies for general school employees?

School district employees who are not teachers use EDOEPUBS0. This covers non-instructional staff but is separate from certification requirements.

I’m applying for teacher certification. Which ORI do I use?

Teacher certification applicants must use EDOEPUBS1. This ORI is specific to certification through the Florida Department of Education.

What if I work with or own a private school?

Private school owners/operators use EDOEPRIV1.

Employees, contractors, and vendors at private schools use EDOEPRIV0.

Volunteers in private schools use VDOEPRIV3.

Can I reuse one ORI for multiple roles?

No. ORIs are specific to the role or program. For example, a volunteer ORI cannot be used for employment or certification. Always confirm with the requesting agency.

Last updated: September 2025. ORI numbers are subject to change without notice. Always verify with the Florida Department of Education or your school district before submission.