Renewal Fees & Discounts

Fees & Discounts

Beginning March 2008, renewal applications must include the following:

Certification Renewal Prices	2008-2009 All Exams
American Nurses Association Members	$200
American Association of Diabetes Educators Members - For Advanced Diabetes Management Certification only	$200
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Members - For Psychiatric/Mental Heath Certifications only	$240
Discount Rate Organizations - See List Below	$280
Non-Members	$350

Special Fees/Prices for Certification Renewal	2008-2009 All Exams
Reactivation Fee - If less than 2 years expired, using professional development and practice hours/testing	Renewal price above plus $125
Returned Check Fee	$35
Permanent Application Withdrawal/ Deemed Ineligible to Renew	$140

*If renewing before the expiration date, using professional development and practice hours or testing.

Related Resources

General Testing and Renewal Handbook [pdf]
This document contains all the rules, procedures, and fees pertaining to ANCC board certification.
Renewal Application [pdf]
Certifications must be renewed every 5 years. Renewal applications are due at least 3 months before your certification expiration date. For more information on renewal requirements, please view the section on this web site titled Renew Certification.
Certification Renewal FAQs
This shows the most commonly asked questions about ANCC's certification renewal process.
Discount Rate Organizations List
Member of an Organization? See if you qualify for a discount rate from ANCC.
Discount Rate Organizations List - For Retired Certification Exams
Is your specialty among the exams ANCC retired? If you're part of an organization, you might be eligible for a discount.