Get Recertified

Your NAFTA certification is valid for two years from the date of your successful examination.
To renew and maintain your certification, you must earn 15.0 continuing education credits (CECs) every two years through NAFTA-approved courses or professional activities. Don't put it off! Outline a schedule to renew as soon as your receive your certification.

How to Renew

Step 1: Earn 15.0 Continuing Education Credits
Each NAFTA-approved CEC equals one academic hour. You should expect to spend 20 hours on in-class time, plus additional study time, to earn 15.0 CECs. NAFTA offers hundreds of courses that count as CECs, including correspondence courses, practical and comprehensive training, exam prep and live classes taught nationwide.
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Step 3: Renew online or, sign/complete the renewal application by mail
Sign in to your NAFTA account and click the Get Recertified link next to the certification you wish to renew. If renewing by mail, please open and print this form (PDF) and mail to:

NAFTA Recertification
921 College Hill
Warsaw, IL 62379
Step 4: Send your renewal form and payment to NAFTA
Once your renewal application is received, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your card and certificate to arrive.
Step 5: Start work on your next renewal!
If you miss the two-year anniversary without renewing, you can still file your renewal application for up to six months–although fees will be higher. After six months, you may have to re-take the certification exam and pay the full exam fee.

If your certification has expired: Please call Professional Services at 800-925-6403 ext 103, or contact us online, for help renewing your certification.