APPLICATION PROCESSING UPDATES

Current Application Processing Timelines

Updated August 21, 2026

The BACB processes applications in the order they are received. The following dates reflect the applications and documents that we are currently processing.

Application Type
BCBA/BCaBA Certification Applications
Applications are reviewed once we have received both your paid certification application, submitted through your BACB portal account, and your official university transcripts. If you have already received feedback about your application, use the date you resubmitted materials in response to an action item to determine when your materials will be reviewed.
Reviewing Submissions From
July 27, 2026
Application Type
RBT Certification Applications
Applications and documents resubmitted through action items in your BACB portal account are reviewed in the order received. If you have already received feedback about your application, use the date you resubmitted materials through an action item to determine when your materials will be reviewed.
Reviewing Submissions From
August 19, 2026
Application Type
RBT Recertification Applications
Applications and documents resubmitted through action items in your BACB portal account are reviewed in the order received. If you have already received feedback about your application, use the date you resubmitted materials through an action item to determine when your materials will be reviewed.
Reviewing Submissions From
August 19, 2026

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 certification handbook and discuss your eligibility status with your supervisor or mentor.

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 7/2026
BCBA Pathway 2 Coursework Attestation 7/2026
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 3/2025
RBT Recertification Competency Assessment Packet 8/2025

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RBT Requirements

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