Current Application Processing Timelines
Updated January 2, 2026
The BACB processes applications in the order they are received. The following dates reflect the applications and documents that we are currently processing.
BCBA/BCaBA Certification Applications
Electronically submitted, mailed, or shipped documents for BCBA/BCaBA Certification Applications
December 19, 2025
RBT Initial Certification Applications
Original documents for Initial RBT Certification Applications submitted through your BACB account
December 30, 2025
RBT Recertification Applications
Original documents for RBT Recertification Applications submitted through your BACB account
December 31, 2025
RBT Resubmitted Documentation
and VIS/RVIS Applications
and VIS/RVIS Applications
Resubmitted documentation for RBT Initial/Recertification Applications related to a determination email and RBT Voluntary Inactive Status/Return from Voluntary Inactive Status Applications
December 29, 2025
Note: The BACB cannot provide guidance on whether a specific degree, set of coursework, or training experience meets our certification requirements outside of a formal review of your application. To determine whether you meet our requirements before submitting your application, please review the relevant certificant handbook and discuss your eligibility status with your supervisor, mentor, or VCS Coordinator.
Document Versions
Please refer to the tables below for the correct documents and versions required.
BCBA/BCaBA:
| Document Name | Document Version |
| BCaBA Pathway 2 Coursework Attestation | 1/2026 |
| BCBA Pathway 2 Coursework Attestation | 1/2026 |
| Final Fieldwork Verification Form | any version as long as it is for the 2022 Fieldwork Requirements |
| Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form | any version as long as it is for the 2022 Fieldwork Requirements |
RBT:
| Document Name | Document Version |
| Initial Competency Assessment Packet | 1/2026 |
| RBT Certification Attestation Form | 9/2024 or later |
| RBT Recertification Competency Assessment Packet | 8/2025 |
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Frequently Accessed Resources
RBTÂ Requirements
- RBT Handbook
- Maintaining and Rectifying Your RBT Credential
- Requirements to Supervise RBTs
- Name Change Requests: Name change requests must be submitted and can be done through your BACB Account. Once submitted, if you need your name updated in Pearson Vue for an examination please let us know here Contact Us.
BCaBA
- BCaBA Handbook
- New BCaBA Supervision Requirements: Supervisors may list the BCaBA(s) under their supervision via their Gateway account.
- Maintaining BCaBA Certification