Inactive Status

Inactive Status is available to CAEs who do not meet the renewal requirements, but who do not wish to permanently lose their certification status. Inactive status provides CAEs with up to a three-year period, to meet the renewal requirements. While an individual’s status is inactive, the CAE credential and designation MAY NOT be used. 

To apply for inactive status, certificants must complete the appropriate form and pay the inactive status fee.  Applications must be received prior to the end of the certification period for the request to be honored.

Reactivation 
The CAE certification may be reactivated at any time during the inactive period as long as the renewal requirements are met.  Reactivation will be approved by meeting the renewal requirements including payment of appropriate fees and fulfilling professional development or activities requirements or by re-examination.  Professional development credits must be accrued within the three years leading up to the resumption of certified status.

A fee of $350 must be submitted with your Inactive Status application.

Apply for Inactive Status Here