Manage Your Career

Manage Your Career Frequently Asked Questions

• How can CLARB Certification help me?

  CLARB Certification is the industry recognized distinction that signifies that you have met the professional standards established by CLARB and carries CLARB’s recommendation that you be granted licensure without further review. Becoming CLARB Certified gives you a competitive advantage, as well as fast tracks your path to licensure. Learn more about CLARB Certification.

• What is the Council Record and how much does it cost?

  The Council Record is a valuable tool throughout your career – from exam candidate to established professional. It is a verified history of your education, experience, examination, licensure history and professional references. Use your Council Record to apply for examination, licensure and certification. Access or purchase your Council Record.  
  
  To ensure your information is up to date and ready to use for an exam registration or licensure application, your Council Record is renewed and updated annually. 
  
  The following fees apply:
  
  Application Fee:  $160 Candidates / $380 Licensees
  This fee covers compiling and verifying your application information and evaluating your record for CLARB Certification.
  
  Annual Renewal Fee:  $160 Candidates / $205 Licensees 
  This annual fee must be paid to maintain your Council Record and CLARB Certification.
  
  Emeritus Annual Renewal Fee:  $25
  This fee maintains your CLARB Certified status after you have retired.
  
  Transmittal for Exam Approval:  Free for Candidates (5-7 business days).
  
  Transmittal for Licensure:  $65 Candidates / $245 Licensees
  This fee is for each transmittal of your CLARB Council Record as support documentation to a registration board. You must have an active Council Record to use this service. (5-7 business days)
  
  Expedited Transmittal Fee:  $150
  This additional fee is for priority handling of your transmittal request. (24-48 hours)
  
  Rejoin Fee:  $125 + Current annual renewal fee
  This fee includes updating verifications and documentation of your professional development since your Council Record lapsed.
  
  Note:  all fees are listed in U.S. dollars, are subject to change and non-refundable unless otherwise noted. Renewals are annual based on your anniversary date and not the calendar year.

  
  

• Why should I maintain my Council Record?

  CLARB’s verification process takes the workload off of you with a streamlined licensure process for you and for the registration board in your jurisdiction by guaranteeing accurate, up-to-date information.
  
  Your Council Record enables you to:

  • Register for the L.A.R.E.  
    An active Council Record is required to register for the L.A.R.E. To ensure your information is up to date and ready to use for an exam registration or licensure application, your Council Record is renewed and updated annually.
  • Apply for licensure
    Utilizing the Council Record for licensure application is faster and more efficient for you and jurisdictions because you’ve already compiled – and CLARB has verified -- the information that jurisdictions require. Use your Council Record to apply for licensure today.
  • Track continuing education
    As a licensed professional, continuing education (CE) is required by most jurisdictions, many of which have different requirements.  Use the free CE tracking tool – available exclusively to professionals who have a Council Record – to easily track your CE efforts and provide a digital CE report to each jurisdiction where you are licensed.
  • Receive CLARB Certification
    Maintaining a complete Council Record enables you to be evaluated for CLARB Certification, an important, recognized credential that will help you obtain licensure more quickly—a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace.

• How do I renew my Council Record?

  Renew your Council Record with these simple step:

  You no longer have to think about renewal dates and worry about accidental cancellation. We’ve introduced a hassle-free annual auto-renewal payment system, just like most subscription services that exist today. 
  
  Just log into your Council Record and enter your credit card information. At your annual renewal date, your account will auto-renew using the credit card on file and you will be notified as such.