There are two different types of reminders provided by Safe Kids. However, it is your responsibility to make sure that your contact information is accurate so that you receive the reminders.

A personalized letter with your username and password information will be sent to you approximately 8 weeks before your current certification expiration date.

Three personalized emails with your username and password information will be sent to you approximately 8, 4 and 2 weeks before your current certification expiration date.  In addition, there are constant reminders in the CPS Express!

These are sent to the official contact information in your CPS online profile so it is essential that it kept current.

In addition, there are constant reminders in the monthly e-newsletter, the CPS Express! Please be sure cps.certification@safekids.org is an approved sender.

You must complete your recertification, including paying, before the evening of your current certification expiration date.

If your CPS certification expires, you have two options:

1. Register for and pass the one-day Certification Renewal Course
2. Repeat the Certification course - Recommended for anyone who does not pass the Certification Renewal Course or who has been out of the field.

No refunds will be provided. You may register for any subsequent course and pay all associated fees.

Regardless of the option chosen, instructors who fail to re-certify and wish to become instructors again are required to certify as technicians, apply for instructor candidacy, meeting all eligibility requirements, and successfully complete the candidacy process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, click on the Policies & Procedures button on the right and look under Recertification.

While Safe Kids is not able to waive the fees for anyone, we do accept active military duty and natural disasters as reasons for extensions.

MILITARY DUTY: If you were currently certified at the time of your assignment to overseas duty and provide official documentation of the assignment and its duration, Safe Kids will work with you to provide time for you to recertify without penalty.

You must contact us within three months after your return to the United States, provide required documentation and complete the recertification process in a timely manner.

NATURAL DISASTERS: If you need some additional time due to a natural disaster, provide Safe Kids with a simple explanation of the situation and relevant dates.

Requests should be received prior to your certification expiring but will be accepted within 6 months of the disaster. Safe Kids will work with you to provide time for you to recertify without penalty.