What is the cost to renew my Certification?

Recertification Before the Deadline 

  • Renewing CPhT or CPhT-Adv™ certification: $55
  • Renewing CSPTⓇ only: $20 
  • Renewing both CSPT and CPhT or CPhT-Adv: $55

Recertification After the Deadline (But Before the Certification Expires)

  • If you miss the application deadline (the 1st day of the month your certification expires), there’s a $25 late fee
  • Total cost: $80 for CPhT or CPhT-Adv
  • No late fee for CSPT-only renewal application

After Certification Expiration Date

  • Certification expires if not renewed by the deadline. 
  • You have one year to apply for reinstatement 
    • CPhT/CPhT-Adv: $95
    • Both CSPT and CPhT/CPhT-Adv: $95
    • CSPT only: $40 

Returned Applications

  • If all your Continuing Education (CE) credits were completed on time, there’s a $10 reprocessing fee 
  • If you need to complete CE credits outside the recertification cycle, the reinstatement fee is $40.

A list of PTCB's current fees can be found on our website.

Need more help?

If you need additional assistance after reviewing the information above, please submit a help request or contact us by phone at 800-363-8012. Our Customer Service team is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 9pm ET and Saturdays, 11:30am to 4pm ET.

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