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ACAMS
Recertification

Find out how you can maintain your ACAMS
designation through our simple recertification
process.

    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:
    CKYCAEvery year20242025
    CTMAEvery year20242025
    CAFCAEvery year20242025
    CAMSEvery 3 years20222025
    CGSSEvery 3 years20222025
    CCASEvery 3 years20222025
    CAMS-AuditEvery 3 years20222025
    CAMS-FCIEvery 3 years20222025
    CAMS-RMEvery 3 years20222025

    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?

    Ensure employers know about your AFC expertise

    Stay part of the global ACAMS community

    Continue your commitment to fighting financial crime

    The Recertification Process

    Recertification for ACAMS designations is quick and easy. You need to:

    1. Maintain an active ACAMS membership
    2. Meet the recertification credit requirements
    3. Submit an online application and pay a recertification fee (for specialist and advanced specialist recertifications only)

    ACAMS Recertification Requirements

    Associate-Level Certifications

    Recertify every year, for free. Find out more about the process on our associate-level recertification page.
     

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    Specialist-Level Certifications

    Recertify every three years. Find information on the process, fees, and deadlines on our specialist-level recertification page.

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    Advanced Specialist-Level Certifications

    Recertify every three years. Find information on the process, fees, and deadlines on our advanced specialist-level recertification page.

    Recertify Now

    FAQs

    I hold multiple ACAMS certifications at the same level, which ones do I need to recertify?
    How to check the credential expiry date?
    How to check if my membership has expired or not?
    I have CKYCA and CAMS, can I recertify both using one CYKCA or CAMS recertification request?
    My CKYCA expired 2 years ago, can I still apply for recertification?
    My CGSS expired 4 years ago, can I still apply for recertification?
    My CAMS expired 4 years ago, can I still apply for recertification?
    My Advanced CAMS-Audit has been expired for 4 years, can I still apply for recertification?
    Will I receive any confirmation if my recertification application is successful?
    I have questions about the ACAMS recertification process, who can help me?
    Can you explain the difference between ACAMS credits vs NON-ACAMS credits and how they are earned (ACAMS vs NON-ACAMS)?