Payment Information

NCHEC accepts payment via mail or fax in the form of personal or agency checks, money orders, or credit cards (VISA, MC, Discover, American Express).

Renewal/Recertification Fees:

Annual renewal fee: $55.00
Recertification fee: $55.00

1. CHES who became certified in October must renew/recertify by September 30.
2. CHES who became certified in April must renew/recertify by March 31.

Late Fees:
Late fee: Up to 3 months late: $25.00 (renewal & late fee = $80)

Late status: CHES who have not paid their annual renewal fees by the deadline of the current certification year are considered "late."

Reinstatement fee: More than 3 months late: $75 (renewal & late fee & reinstatement fee = $155)

Lapsed status: CHES who have not paid their renewal or recertification fee within one year of the deadline are "lapsed." They are no longer considered CHES.

Lost status: CHES for whom NCHEC has no current or forwarding address are considered "lost." Failure to notify NCHEC of any change of address may result in "lapsed" status.

Additional Fees:

• Foreign bank check fee: $20.00 (if applicable)
• Returned check fee: $25.00