Maintaining Certification
CPLs, RPLs and RLs are required to participate in AAPL-approved educational programs, periodically complete a recertification process and continuously be an Active Member in good standing to maintain their designations.
Continuing Education
Required Education Credits
- RL - 5 industry-related continuing education credits per year
- RPL - 25 continuing education credits every 5-year period (must include 2 ethics)
- CPL - 50 continuing education credits every 5-year period (must include 2 ethics)
- CPL/ESA - 50 continuing education credits every 5-year period (includes 2 ethics and 15 CPL/ESA)
- Retired CPL - exempt from required education credit
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Required Active Landwork
Continuous involvement in landwork is required unless a CPL has an AAPL-approved Retired CPL designation.
Member in Good Standing
All certified members must have a current active membership with AAPL in order to maintain their certification even if the certification has not expired. AAPL members must adhere to the AAPL Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
If you are not an Active Member, renew with AAPL to maintain your CPL, RPL or RL.
Recertification Process for RL, RPL and CPL
In addition to completing the applicable continuing education credits, a recertification application and fee must be submitted every five years for RPLs and CPLs and annually for RLs.
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