Maintaining Your ABA Certification

Stay Certified, Stay Ahead

Maintaining your ABA Professional Certification is more than a requirement—it’s a commitment to excellence. With clear requirements and helpful reminders, we make it simple to stay on track. Explore the steps below to continue showcasing your commitment and expertise. 

How to Maintain Your Certification

Earn & Report CE Credits

Complete required continuing education within your three-year cycle to stay current in your field. Requirements vary by certification.

Pay Annual Renewal Fee

Submit your annual renewal payment by January 31 each year. Invoices are sent via email in October.

Uphold Ethical Standards

Adhere to ABA's Professional Certifications Code of Ethics to maintain the highest standards of integrity in banking and financial services.

Certification Requirements

Certification	CE Credits Required	Pre-Approved ABA Options	Annual Fee
CRCM - Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager	60	Get Your CE Credits	$315
CERP - Certified Enterprise Risk Professional	60	Get Your CE Credits	$315
CTFA - Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor	45	Get Your CE Credits	$315
CAFP - Certified AML and Fraud Professional	45	Get Your CE Credits	$290
CFMP - Certified Financial Marketing Professional	36	Get Your CE Credits	$290
CISP - Certified IRA Services Professional	24	Get Your CE Credits	$290
CRSP - Certified Retirement Services Professional	21	Get Your CE Credits	$249
CSOP - Certified Securities Operations Professional	21	Get Your CE Credits	$249
CCTS - Certified Corporate Trust Specialist	21	Get Your CE Credits	$249

Note: Maintaining Multiple Certifications fees

$475 for 2 certifications
$575 for 3 or more certifications

Annual Fee Dates

You will receive a notice to pay your annual fee by email in October of each year. The fee is due no later than January 31 of the following year.

*The fee notice will be sent to your Certification Manager account’s primary email. Please be sure your primary email is up to date on your dashboard. We also encourage you to add a back-up email in the space provided to ensure that we can stay in contact with you.

Ethics Statement

Each candidate must sign ABA Professional Certifications' Code of Ethics statement. Please note: you must furnish all pertinent information about any convictions or pleas of nolo contendere on the grounds of fraud, embezzlement, unfair or deceptive practices, securities law violations, misappropriation of property, fraudulent conversions or any civil or administrative action from which you have been previously found liable.

Maintaining Your ABA Certification

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Stay Certified, Stay Ahead

How to Maintain Your Certification

Earn & Report CE Credits

Pay Annual Renewal Fee

Uphold Ethical Standards

Certification Requirements

Annual Fee Dates

Ethics Statement

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