Credential Registry

CLP Recertification Information

CLP Recertification Requirements

The CLP credential is granted for a 3-year period. CLPs are required to demonstrate continued competence in the field of licensing by earning 40 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits during the 3-year certification cycle to maintain their certification status. CPD credits are awarded in multiple categories shown in the table below. Applicants for recertification are responsible for self-reporting the credits earned in eligible categories. Activities must be educational in nature and relevant to the CLP Examination Content Outline. Individuals must include the required detail for each CPD activity as is described in the candidate handbook. The handbook also includes application tips. A sample list of Continuing Professional Development providers is available.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Category
Example Activities
CPD Credits Awarded
Practical Experience
  • Full-time or part-time employment
  • Consultancy
  • Board service
  • 1 month = 1 credit (maximum 36 credits per certification cycle)
Attendance and participation in industry events
  • National conferences
  • Regional conferences/meetings
  • Educational workshops, webinars, seminars, etc.
  • CPD Provider List available for reference
  • 1 clock hour of participation = 1 credit
Presentations/speaking engagements
  • National conferences
  • Regional conferences/meetings
  • Educational workshops, webinars, seminars, etc.
  • CPD Provider List available for reference
  • 1 clock hour of participation = 3 credits
Writing/publishing on relevant industry topics
  • Company newsletter article
  • Self-publishing
  • Published article that is not peer-reviewed
  • Peer-reviewed journal article
  • Published book chapter
  • Published book/textbook
  • Company newsletter article or self-publishing = 5 credits
  • Published article that is not peer-reviewed = 15 credits
  • Peer-reviewed journal article = 30 credits
  • Published book chapter = 30 credits
  • Published book/textbook = 40 credits
Expert witness or arbiter service
  • Serve as an expert witness or arbiter on licensing matter in court
  • 1 clock hour of participation as an expert witness = 1 credit

CLP Recertification Application

Access the application using your contact email address on file with CLP. Certificants may log and save CPD credits as they complete them in the recertification application. Certificants must complete all application steps, including payment, before CLP, Inc. will review the application.
CLP Recertification Application
Have you held the CLP credential and retired from full-time employment? If so, the CLP-Emeritus designation may be right for you.
Contact clpinfo@licensingcertification.org with any questions.