Renewing your certification depends on how long it has been expired. Below is the process based on the expiration period:&

If Less than a Month (Under 30 Days)

• You may still renew your certification by paying a small late fee in addition to your renewal dues.

If Less Than a Year (Under 12 Months)

• If your certification has been expired for less than a year, you can pay a reinstatement fee to renew without retaking the exam.
• Additional Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be required depending on how long it has been expired.

If More Than a Year (12–18 Months Expired)

• You may still be eligible to renew your certification without retaking the exam.
• A reinstatement fee and additional CEUs will be required.

If your certification has been expired for more than 18 months, you will be required to re-register and retake the exam to regain certification.

For detailed fees and CEU requirements, please refer to the full renewal policy or contact eLightenment Solutions support.

In most cases, renewal is still possible without retaking the exam if your certification has been expired for less than 18 months and you complete the required CEUs.

However, if more than 18 months have passed since your expiration date, you will be required to re-register and retake the exam to regain certification.

To keep your certification active, you must renew it once a year by logging into your eLightenment Solutions account and submitting the renewal payment. The annual renewal fee is $65.00 per year.

If your certification expires, you may still be eligible to renew it by paying a reinstatement fee and completing the necessary Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development credits. The fees and requirements depend on how long your certification has been expired:

Less than 30 days expired

• You can still renew your certification with a $25 late fee added to your renewal payment.

30–90 days expired

• A $40 reinstatement fee applies.
• You must complete 10 CEUs (6 required + 4 additional).

91–365 days expired

• A $75 reinstatement fee applies.
• You must complete 10 CEUs (6 required + 4 additional).

More than 1 year (12–18 months) expired

• A $90 reinstatement fee applies.
• You must complete 10 CEUs (6 required + 4 additional).

More than 18 months expired

• You must re-register and retake the exam to regain certification.

• The standard annual renewal fee is $65.00.
• If your certification is expired, additional late fees or reinstatement fees may apply, depending on how long it has been expired (see above for details).

To maintain an active certification, you must complete at least 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development credits each year before your next expiration date.

You can fulfill this requirement by:
✔ Completing an online CE course offered through eLightenment Solutions.
✔ Uploading documentation of external CEUs or Professional Development credits you have earned throughout the year.

If your certification has expired for more than 30 days, you will need to complete an additional 4 CEUs, bringing the total required to 10 CEUs before you can renew.

Yes! This process is called "renewal by reciprocity." If you hold a certification from another recognized agency, you may be eligible to renew with eLightenment Solutions National & Global Certifications.

To apply for reciprocity:

• Visit our website and create an eLightenment Solutions account.
• Or Fill out the form on the Contact Us page.
• In the form, state your issue or situation, including details about your current certification.
• A representative from our Certification Department will review your request and respond within 24-48 hours.

For more details, visit our website.