How to Purchase a Renewal

Before Purchasing

Before purchasing your renewal application, make sure you have:

• Verified your certificate expiration date.
• Completed the required CE hours through an approved provider.
• Obtained your CE transcript or certificate of completion documentation.
• An NHCO Portal account.

1. Verify your certificate expiration date through the NHCO verification page:
   https://nhcocert.com/verification
2. Complete the required CE hours through an approved provider:
   https://nhcocert.com/renew-your-certification
3. Obtain your CE transcript or certificate of completion from your CE provider.
4. Log into your NHCO Portal account.
• If you are new to the portal, create an account.
5. Purchase the Renewal Application applicable to your certification expiration date.
6. Open the Renewal course.
7. Click Start Your Application.
8. Upload your Continuing Education documentation.
9. Submit your renewal application for processing.

Renewal applications generally require:

5–7 business days

Processing times may vary depending on application volume and whether additional information is required.

Once approved:

• You will receive an email notification.
• Your certification status will be updated.
• You will receive an updated certificate sent via email.

• Purchasing a renewal application before completing required CE hours.
• Uploading incomplete CE documentation.
• Waiting until your certification expiration date to begin the renewal process.
• Selecting the incorrect renewal application.
• Forgetting to submit your renewal application after uploading documentation.