BCSP requires 25 recertification points every 5 years, including 0.5 from ethics courses (cycles starting on or after July 1, 2023), plus a $175 annual renewal fee. Cycles run July 1 to June 30; the recertification worksheet is due by July 31 after the cycle ends.
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What it costs
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ASP annual renewal fee per BCSP Credentials At-A-Glance V.2026.04.01.
No separate recertification fee is listed beyond the annual renewal; confirm in My Profile.
How to renew
Pay annual renewal fee
- Sign in to My Profile on bcsp.org
- Open your ASP credential and choose the annual renewal
- Confirm the current ASP renewal fee ($175 as of V.2026.04.01)
- Pay and download receipt
Submit 5-year recertification
- Log 25 recertification points over the cycle, including 0.5 from ethics courses
- Cycle ends June 30 of the fifth year
- Submit the recertification worksheet in My Profile by July 31 after the cycle ends
- Keep documentation for every claimed activity in case of audit
Classes that help you prepare
BCSP runs examCORE In-Person for the ASP as a multi-day course, and examCORE Online for self-paced study.
Dates and pricing are published and kept current by BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) — we link rather than copy them, so nothing here goes out of date.
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Issuer resources
- Primary site: https://www.bcsp.org/recertification ↗
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LifeSafetyWiki is not affiliated with BCSP. Renewal requirements, fees, and procedures are paraphrased from the issuer’s published policy as of 2026-10; always confirm current details on the issuer’s portal before relying on this guide for budgeting or planning.