Step by Step Uploading Documents to ELAR
1) Make sure the file you are going to attach is saved to your computer, and make a
mental note of where you have saved it (e.g. desktop, my documents, etc.) Also be sure
that the file is in a compatible form (e.g. .PDF, .jpg, etc).
2) Log into ELAR (Or log into the main DESE Security Portal and select “ELAR Welcome
Page”)
3) Under your administrative functions, click on “Administrative Inquiry”
4) Type in one of the follow identification numbers: Social Security number, License
number, or Massachusetts Education Personnel ID (MEPID)
5) Click the “Search” button
6) Click on the educator’s last name
7) Scroll down the Activity Summary Page to find the dark blue button labeled “Upload
Documents”
8) Click on the “Browse” button
9) Locate the file you have saved to your computer, and double click on it (or highlight it
and click “open”)
10) Click the “Upload Document” button
11) Select the document type being uploaded from the dropdown menu (please note that
types beginning with “Voc” should only be selected when the related license application
is for Vocational Licensure)
12) Select which open License Application you wish the document to apply to. You may
choose “All,” “None” or identify as many individual applications as necessary.
13) Add your short comment
14) Click “save”
15) Click “Done” to return to the Activity Summary Page or click “Upload More Documents”
to continue to add to the educator’s file.