Certification Renewal Information
Renew by Continuing Education (CE)
To renew by CE:
1. Download the Certification Renewal Handbook
2. Meet the eligibility requirements
3. Accrue all appropriate CE by Oct 1
4. Register/pay
5. Apply and submit
To request an invoice, please complete this form.
CE must be obtained during the 3-year certification period. You must accrue all your CE by Oct 1, but your CE accrual start date is tailored to you! Your Certification Date for renewal by CE is based on your last certification type and date. If you last:
- Recertified by CE: If later than Nov 2, your Certification Date=Nov 2
- Certified by Exam: Your Certification Date is the actual date you certified.
CE accrued prior to passing the exam or after Oct 1, 2025, is not accepted.
Renewal CE Dates/Deadlines
February 1, 2025 — Application window opens
April 30, 2025 — Early-filing discount closes
October 1, 2025 — Regular-filing application window closes (and last day to accrue CE for 2025 renewal)
October 15, 2025 — Late-filing window closes
Dates above require both application and payment submission by 5 PM ET.
No exceptions for lost or misdirected materials, incorrect fees, or late applications
Fees
To request an invoice, please complete this form.
Early Discount (ends 4.30.2025)
$175 IAFN members (US/Canada)
$325 Non-members (US/Canada)
$250 International members
$375 International Non-members
Regular Filing (ends 10.01.2025)
$275 IAFN members (US/Canada)
$425 Non-members (US/Canada)
$350 International members
$475 International Non-members
Late Filing (ends 10.15.2025)
$455 IAFN members (US/Canada)
$605 Non-members (US/Canada)
$530 International members
$655 International Non-members
Questions?
Check out our frequently asked questions.
Still have questions? Comments? Ideas?
Contact 410-626-7805 ext 106 or certification@forensicnurses.org