Is it time for you to recertify?
To keep your certification(s) current for 2026, the ACAMS certification renewal process must be completed by December 15, 2025. Check the below chart to see if your certification(s) will expire. If your certifications have expired already and you would like to seek recertification for ACAMS designations, please contact us.
CERTIFICATION: | RECERTIFICATION REQUIRED: | OBTAINED OR RECERTIFIED IN: | RENEW BY: |
CKYCA | Every year | 2024 | 2025 |
CTMA | Every year | 2024 | 2025 |
CAFCA | Every year | 2024 | 2025 |
CAMS | Every 3 years | 2022 | 2025 |
CGSS | Every 3 years | 2022 | 2025 |
CCAS | Every 3 years | 2022 | 2025 |
CAMS-Audit | Every 3 years | 2022 | 2025 |
CAMS-FCI | Every 3 years | 2022 | 2025 |
CAMS-RM | Every 3 years | 2022 | 2025 |
Don’t Let Your Certification Disappear
Having an ACAMS designation after your name exemplifies your expertise and opens professional doors. All of our certified professionals need to recertify periodically to maintain their designation and show their commitment to professional development.
ACAMS holds records of every certified member, so employers can confirm the credentials of future employees. If you chose not to recertify:
- You can no longer use your ACAMS designation
- You will need to reapply and retake the certification exam if you want to become certified again in the future
Why Recertify?
The Recertification Process
Recertification for ACAMS designations is quick and easy. You need to:
- Maintain an active ACAMS membership
- Meet the recertification credit requirements
- Submit an online application and pay a recertification fee (for specialist and advanced specialist recertifications only)