Two (2) forms of Identification (ID) are required

PRIMARY ID

Accepted forms of identification: Driver’s license, ID card (issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities, provided it contains a photograph and information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color and address ), Passport, Passport card, U.S. Military card, Military dependent’s ID card.

SECONDARY ID

Accepted forms of identification: Health insurance or Medicare card, Voter ID card, Employment ID card, Professional license (such as nurse, beautician, mechanic, etc.), Flight Crew ID card, Union membership card, Military records, Selective Service registration, Diploma or school transcript.

CERTIFICATION EXAM

To register for the Certification Exam there is a one-time fee of

$890USD

Registration fee does not include study materials.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Online only

PAYMENT OPTIONS

All Major Credit Cards

CANCELLATION/FEE REFUND

The examination fee is refundable (minus US$50 processing fee) if the candidate notifies the Academy’s Certification Department that he or she no longer wants to take the exam. This notice must be submitted in writing . To cancel an exam that has been paid for a notification must be given within 30 days of registering for the exam.

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NON-STARTERS

A candidate who does not start the exam within six (6) months of registering for the exam will be considered a non-starter. A non-starter is treated like a failed exam. Non-starters will be allowed to proceed with the exam upon completing the payment of the US$50 reactivation fee.

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EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES/NO FEE PENALTY

If a candidate is unable to proceed with the examination within the allotted time-frame of one year due to emergency or hardship such as serious illness of either the candidate or an immediate family member, death in the immediate family, disabling traffic accident, or military duty, he or she will be permitted to extend the time-frame to take the exam at no additional charge as long as the following requirement is met:

• Candidate submits written verification and supporting documentation of the situation to the Academy’s Certification Department within the eligibility period of one (1) year starting from the date of initial registration. This verification and supporting documentation must be submitted online .

If such a request is not made, the candidate will forfeit the full examination fee and be considered a non-starter.

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