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FAQ Group: Recertification
Will I get some type of receipt after I submit payment online?
Yes, you will receive a confirmation of your online payment in English via email communication to your primary email address. You can also print a receipt from your online account in the “Payment History” section.
What happens if I don’t recertify?
If you choose not to recertify in the year that your IBCLC certification expires or you fail the examination as an IBCLC, you will no longer be permitted to use the designation “IBCLC” and/or “RLC” after your name. To regain…
I originally applied to recertify by exam, but have decided to recertify via CERPs instead. How do I update my application?
You can make this change as long as you are within the deadline to recertify via CERPs. Please contact your IBLCE regional customer service team to make a request.
I was eligible to recertify by either exam or CERPs this year, I chose to take the exam but failed. I have 75 CERPs, can I recertify by CERPs?
Due to the fact that you failed the exam, your certification is no longer valid. You may not recertify by CERPs.
I sent my recertification by CERPs application by the deadline but I was short 3 CERPs. Why can’t I get the CERPs since my certification doesn’t expire until December 31st?
Due to the fact that you did not meet recertification requirements by the deadline, your certification is no longer valid.
Can I apply education obtained before sitting the exam towards my recertification/what is the cut-off date to obtain CERPs?
Education for the purposes of recertification by CERPs can be earned after you are certified as an IBCLC. The timeframe in which CERPs can be earned is dependent on which exam is taken. For initial candidates who pass the April…
Can I recertify earlier than my expiration year?
The recertification policy is such that IBCLCs can recertify early by one year by taking, and successfully passing, the exam. Please note that if you choose to recertify one year early in this manner, then your expiration date will be…
What is the deadline to submit an application for recertification via CERPs?
The last day to submit an application to recertify via CERPs is September 30th of the year of your expiration.
Do I need CERPs to sit the exam?
IBCLCs are not required to demonstrate any continuing education recognition points (CERPs) in order to qualify for the exam.