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AFE Certification recognizes the highest degree of personal and professional advancement; therefore, it is essential to maintain your CPMM, CPE, or CPS throughout your career. An AFE Certification is valid for three (3) years. To maintain this respected designation, applicants must achieve a minimum number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from ongoing involvement in the field, continuing education, and professional activities. The certification renewal requirements for each program are listed in the Certification Renewal Guidelines for the individual programs.
To renew one's AFE certification, applicants can do so using their member portal under the Continued Education tab or non-members can complete the Credential Renewal Application and return it with the filing fee to the Association for Facilities Engineering. Please include the courses, presentations, or other professional activities completed.
The renewal fee is FREE for Members and $298.00 for non-members.
A $50.00 late fee will apply if submitted after your renewal date.
All fees are non-refundable.
If you do not know when your credential expires, contact the AFE Credential Team today to inquire, certification@afe.org.
AFE Members, Renew FOR FREE Online Here
If you are an active AFE Member in addition to holding a credential, you may renew your credential through your online Member Profile. Once you are logged in to your profile, click on "Continued Education" under Website Items on the left-hand side of the screen. If your membership is expired and you wish to renew your membership first to receive your credential renewal first, click "Renew Membership First", log in to your profile and pay to renew your membership dues.
If your employer requests to pay by check via mail, you may print your certification renewal form and submit it by mail with the check. However, you may complete the online renewal application with one of the links above and select, "Pay Later". Your renewal will be submitted but not considered complete and renewed until the office receives your payment. Make sure your company puts your First and Last name in the "Memo" line of the check.
Certification Renew Form
Need a CEU Verification Form ![]()
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Online renewal applications include CEU verification. You should only need to use this PDF form if you submitted your renewal and paid but did not include the appropriate CEU information and must submit it to the office. If you have questions, email certification@afe.org for assistance.
CEU's Verification Form