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How can I check my application status?
- You can view your application status in the Applications widget in your BACB portal account.
- The following table describes the various application statuses and what each one means:
| My application is showing the following status: | What does this status mean? | My next steps: |
| Incomplete | You have not completed your application, so it has not been submitted for review. | Click the pencil icon to edit your application. Complete all required fields, then submit your application. |
| Approved | Your application has been reviewed and approved, but you have not yet taken the certification examination. | Schedule your certification examination. |
| Submitted— awaiting payments and documents | Your application has been submitted, but your payment and transcript(s) have not been received. | Confirm that your official transcript(s) and payment have been sent to the BACB. |
| Submitted— awaiting payment | Your application and supporting documents have been received. Your application will be reviewed once payment is received. | Click My Account, then select Invoices and Payments to submit your payment. |
| Submitted— awaiting documents | Additional documents are required before your application can be reviewed and processed. | Check your Action Items and complete any outstanding tasks. Review the Applying section of the relevant handbook for a list of required documents. Also refer to your determination email for next steps. |
| Under review | Your application is considered complete, and payment has been received. BACB staff will review your application and contact you with a determination. | No action required. |
| Approved: Pass/Fail | Related to examination results. | Pass: No action required. Fail: Complete a retake application. |
| Awaiting applicant action | To continue processing your application, additional information or documents are required. | Check the Action Items widget in your portal account. Complete and submit any outstanding action items. |
| Expired | The application was created more than 90 days ago and is no longer active. | If you are still interested in applying, select and complete a new application. |
| Approved | Recertification application approved. | No action required. |