RAC 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. 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.
• 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 at certification@raps.org.

For details, download the Recertification Guide.

Recertification Guide

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.

Download the RAC Emeritus Application

RAC Recertification Deadlines and Fees

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.

Recertification Deadlines

Recertification Fees

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.

For information about RAPS membership visit RAPS.org/join-raps.

Submitting Payment

The correct payment must accompany your application. You may submit your application online or by email to certification@raps.org. RAPS accepts all major credit cards.

Information about temporary waivers is available in the Recertification Guide.

Download The RAC Recertification Guide

How to Recertify

RAC credential holders looking to recertify can do so via online application using their RAPS login.

RAC Online Recertification Instructions

Online Recertification Guide

This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to enter recertification credits and complete your recertification process.

Log Your Credit Hours Online

Credentialed professionals holding more than one RAC credential are only required to submit a single recertification application containing 36 credits. The certification cycle for multiple credential holders is based on the date of the initial certification earned. Deadlines are provided on the RAC Recertification Deadline and Fees page.

Recertification FAQs

How Do I Recertify Using The Online Method?  

Log In Now to Recertify

Please see the step-by-step instructions on RAC Recertification.

To access the RAC online recertification application, you will need to login to your RAPS Profile.

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, email the RAPS customer service team or call 301-220-7970 extension 200 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.