ACAMS Recertification

What is the process to recertify my certification?

Your certification is valid for 3 years. During this time, you can earn continuing education credits through ACAMS training and events to recertify and keep your knowledge up to date. To recertify, follow these steps:

1. Pay the recertification fee:
   1. Go to your certification page.
   2. Complete your required payment.
   3. Please note that in addition to paying for your recertification, you will need to complete the required credits. Without the required credits, recertification will not be complete
2. Access your user account:
   1. Log in to your account at acams.org > My Account.
   2. Inside your account, navigate to Certifications, and to the certification you wish to recertify.
   3. Go to recertification
3. Submit your recertification application:
   1. Ensure you have earned the required ACAMS credits, as they are needed to process your application.
   2. Complete all required fields.
   3. Upload any necessary documentation.

What are the recertification deadlines and rates?

Your recertification is due by Dec 15, 3 years after you certified. For example, if you were certified on Apr 12, 2022, you are due to recertify by Dec 15, 2025.

You have three submission options for recertification. Submit by your chosen deadline to ensure your recertification is processed on time and to take advantage of the applicable rate.

• Early Submission: October 1 – US$200
• Standard Submission: December 15 – US$250
• Late Submission: March 31 – US$300

Where can I view my current ACAMS credits?

You can find your ACAMS credits in your user account:

• Log in to “My Account”
• Navigate to “Educational Credits”
• Confirm that the credits were earned after your certification date. ACAMS credits remain valid for 3 years.

What if I can’t complete my application because I don’t have enough credits?

ACAMS requires you to demonstrate that you have kept up your industry knowledge to recertify. Your recertification will only be approved once you have earned the required credits. ACAMS offers a variety of options over the 3-year period to help you meet the requirement and earn credits.

You can earn credits by:

• Completing online ACAMS training, including certificate courses or webinars.
• Attending ACAMS events, such as conferences, seminars, or chapter events.
• Maintaining active ACAMS membership.

Confirm that all courses you subscribed to after your certification date are marked as completed in the Learning Management System (LMS), as only completed learning paths count toward credits. Once you’ve earned the required credits:

• Return to your account.
• Update your application and submit it for review.

I’ve already paid but was unable to meet the credit requirements by the final due date. What happens now?

Don’t give up! Earning the required credits isn’t difficult, especially as an AML professional. Remember the effort you put into passing the exam—don’t let your hard-earned designation lapse.

Due to extenuating circumstances, If, you cannot earn the required credits by March 31 of the next year you are due, (the final due date), you may be eligible for an extension – see the Candidate Handbook on the certification page for details.

• Contact ACAMS Customer Service
• Include your full name, member ID, and payment confirmation

Can you explain the difference between ACAMS credits vs NON-ACAMS credits and how they are earned (ACAMS vs NON-ACAMS)?

ACAMS credits are accrued by attending ACAMS events and webinars, or by taking ACAMS courses. They are automatically added to your account. For instructions on how to locate your ACAMS credits, please click here (hands-on guide link to be added). For information on the non-ACAMS credits, please click here to learn more.

Will I receive any confirmation if my recertification application is successful?

Yes. A confirmation email will be sent to you if your recertification application is successful.

I have questions about the ACAMS recertification process, who can help me?

Please check to see if any of your questions are already included in the FAQ section. For anything else, please contact the Help Center.

I hold multiple ACAMS certifications at the same level, which ones do I need to recertify?

• If you hold more than one associate-level certifications, you must meet ACAMS certification renewal requirements for each of them.
• If you hold more than one specialist-level certification (CAMS/CGSS/CCAS/CAFS) you need to recertify each certification separately.
• If you hold more than one advanced specialist-level certification, you only need to recertify the advanced certification you achieved most recently.

If you have any questions about your ACAMS recertification application, please contact the Help Center.

I have CKYCA and CAMS, can I recertify both using one CYKCA or CAMS recertification request?

Associate and Specialist certifications cannot be combined in one recertification application. Please click here (P.4) to check the recertification requirements

How to check if my membership has expired or not?

Please click here (P.11) and it will guide you to check your membership expiry date.

How to check the credential expiry date?

Please click here (P.14) and it will guide you to check your credential expiry date.

My CKYCA expired 2 years ago, can I still apply for recertification?

Please contact the Help Center to discuss your situation.

My CAMS expired 4 years ago, can I still apply for recertification?

Please contact the Help Center to discuss your ACAMS CAMS recertification.

My CGSS expired 4 years ago, can I still apply for recertification?

Please contact the Help Center to discuss your situation.

My Advanced CAMS-Audit has been expired for 4 years, can I still apply for recertification?

Please contact the Help Center to discuss your situation.