| VA-BC™ Obtained | VA-BC™ Expires | VA-BC™ Renewal Documents and Fees Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | December 31, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| June 2023 | June 30, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| December 2022 | December 31, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| June 2022 | June 30, 2025 | June 1, 2025 |
| December 2021 | December 31, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
| June 2021 | June 30, 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
| December 2020 | December 31, 2023 | December 1, 2023 |
| Recertification Application Dates | Early Registration June Recertification August 1 - March 20 December Recertification February 1 - September 20 | Final Registration June Recertification March 21 - June 1 December Recertification September 21 - December 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application AVA Member Discounted Rate | $340 $240 | $390 $290 |
| Mail/Fax Application AVA Member Discounted Rate | $365 $265 | $415 $315 |
| Late Application (June 1-June 30 or December 1-December 31) AVA Member Discounted Rate | $465 $365 |
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| Late after suspension prior to next test cycle (July 1-August 31 or January 1-February 28) AVA Member Discounted Rate | $540 $440 |
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| Retest (See Getting Certified) |
To determine when your VA-BC credential needs to be renewed CLICK HERE
We currently offer two testing environments for the VA-BC Exam:
- Test Centers: in numerous locations across the U.S. and Canada, with select international sites.
- ProProctor Remotely-proctored Exams: launched in June 2020 in response to COVID
- Please ensure that your computer passes the system check prior to scheduling your appointment, and that you will have a secure internet connection and testing environment during your remote exam.
- We recommend you schedule your exam at a test center to provide a user-friendly experience and limit testing issues.
- The current testing option for international candidates (outside the U.S. and Canada) is ProProctor, though some international candidates may have a testing site operating near them. Locate a testing center near you.
Certify your team: Find out how your institution can get the lowest prices on VA-BC™ recertification through the Voucher Program.