A certification can be renewed by successful re-examination. To renew this way, successfully pass the Certification Examination no more than 1 year prior to expiration of the Certification and no later than 30 days after the expiration date.
There is no application fee for renewing by exam, only the cost to register for the exam.
1) In the Certification portal, select ‘Renew by Exam’ (the CHC is used as an example; the process is identical for all certifications):
Only if you are sure that you want to proceed, select ‘Renew by Exam’ (You will not be able to renew by continuing education after doing so):
2) Sign the Terms and Conditions by entering your first and last name exactly as it is shown above the boxes:
3) Confirm that the product and price are correct (member vs. nonmember pricing). Add to Cart:
4) Click ‘Check-Out’:
5) Confirm and enter Customer, Billing, and Payment Information:
After clicking ‘Submit,’ the order will be processed, and you will be allowed to schedule the exam. You will also receive an Authorization To Test email with a schedule link.
Veteran Benefits
If you qualify for VA benefits, you can get the cost of a certification exam covered!
After you register and pay for the exam of your choice, fill out an Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees (VA Form 22-0803). Send the completed application and proof of your payment to your Regional Processing Office.
If you need help, call the VA toll-free at 1-88-422-4551 or visit the VA website.