The application to apply for the new Retired Status is open in all IBLCE languages. IBCLCs due to recertify in 2022, IBCLCs who lapsed in 2021, and former IBCLCs whose certification expired between 2010 and 2020 can apply for this new status from now until September 30, 2022.
If you are a current IBCLC or an IBCLC who lapsed on December 31, 2021, find the application in your language below:
| English 繁体中文 Hrvatski Dansk Nederlands Français | Deutsch ελληνικά Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Italiano 日本語 | 한국어 Polski Português Slovenščina Español |
If you were an IBCLC whose certification expired between 2010-2020, find the application in your language below:
| English 繁体中文 Hrvatski Dansk Nederlands Français | Deutsch ελληνικά Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Italiano 日本語 | 한국어 Polski Português Slovenščina Español |
Starting with IBCLCs due to recertify in 2022, IBCLCs must apply for IBCLC Retired Status in the year that their certification expires.
This new status is one of recognition and is for those who are no longer actively practising as an IBCLC and do not intend to return to practice. Former IBCLCs who wish to be reinstated or recertify must take the IBCLC examination. Learn more about examination application key dates.
Learn more about the details of the Retired Status on the IBCLC Retired page.