RAC Recertification
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What is Recertification?
In addition to mastery of regulatory affairs, the RAC designation signals ongoing professional development. RAC status is maintained by earning 36 recertification credits every three years.
Deadlines
Professionals who hold an RAC credential must recertify every three years for each RAC credential they hold. Recertification applications are due on your certification expiration date as follows.
| Exam Window | Certification Expiration Date |
Recertification Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Summer 2021 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Autumn 2021 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Spring 2022 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Summer 2022 | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Autumn 2022 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Spring 2023 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Summer 2023 | Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Autumn 2023 | Dec 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Spring 2024 | Jun 30, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Summer 2024 | Sep 30, 2027 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| Autumn 2024 | Dec 31, 2027 | Dec 31, 2027 |
| Spring 2025 | Jun 30, 2028 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Summer 2025 | Sep 30, 2028 | Sep 30, 2028 |
| Autumn 2025 | Dec 31, 2028 | Dec 31, 2028 |
Fees
| Member | Nonmember | |
|---|---|---|
| Recertification | $190 | $305 |
| Late Fees (added to recertification fee) |
$155 (within grace period) |
$255 (within grace period) |
| RAC Emeritus Application | $155 | $255 |
The RAPS member rate applies only if you are a member at the time you submit your application. If you apply for RAPS membership prior to submitting an RAC application, please be sure you receive confirmation of your RAPS membership before you submit your RAC application. If you apply for RAPS membership after you submit an RAC application, RAPS will not refund the difference.
Visit the Join RAPS page for information about RAPS membership.
How to Earn Credits
Recertification credits are awarded for participation in professional development activities, including:
- Attending educational programs, including the annual RAPS Convergence and local RAPS chapter events.
- Speaking, instructing or participating in regulatory education programs.
- Authoring articles or making literary contributions to Regulatory Focus and other professional journals.
- Writing articles for the Journal of Regulatory Affairs or contributing to RAPS books as an author or editor
- Serving as an officer, director, or committee member of a professional association relevant to the regulatory profession.
Activities do not need to be sponsored by RAPS to qualify. To see if an activity is eligible for RAC recertification credit, please contact the RAC Program Office.
Log your Credits
Click below to log your activity to recertify.
Emeritus Program
Emeritus holders are permitted to use the “RAC Emeritus” title after their names.
RAC-credentialed professionals who are more than 60 years of age, have been actively involved in the regulatory profession and retired from practice, but wish to remain affiliated with the RAC program, may apply for emeritus status.
Requests for emeritus status must be received prior to the certification expiration date.
FAQs
How Do I Recertify Using The Online Method?
Add Your Activity to Recertify
Please see the step-by-step instructions on RAC Recertification.
To access the RAC online recertification application, you will need to log in.
I Have Never Logged In Before/I Have Forgotten My Login Or Password
Select Forgot Password to reset your login (see instructions). If you have trouble logging in, Contact Us to establish your login and ensure it is linked to your RAC record. Do not create a new account. This will not link to your RAC record, and you will not be able to recertify online.
Do I Need To Enter Credits That I Have Earned Through RAPS?
Yes. For example, if you attend Convergence, you will still need to enter those credits yourself.
Can My Recertification Be Audited?
Yes. While the online credit tracking allows for credits to be entered, it does not currently allow for evidence of earned credits to be provided in the system. As such, you should keep evidence, such as a certificate, record of attendance, or similar documentation. This documentation should be kept for at least 12 months after recertifying.
My RAC Has Expired. Can I Recertify?
Check the RAC Recertification Guide to determine if you are eligible. Late recertification applications must use a paper RAC recertification application form. If your certification is beyond a year of expiration, you will need to retake the RAC exam to recertify.