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I started and/or submitted my application prior to June 29, 2026, in the old account system. Where can I find information on my next steps in the application process?

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RBT Certification, Retake, or Recertification Applications
I started an RBT certification, retake, or recertification application, but did not submit it before June 29, 2026. This application was not transferred to the new system. Start a new application.
I submitted an RBT certification, retake, or recertification application before June 29, 2026, but did not pay for it. This application was not transferred to the new system. Start a new application.
I submitted and paid for an RBT certification, retake, or recertification application before June 29, 2026, but it was not approved. This application was transferred to the new system. Review your determination email for next steps.
I had an approved RBT certification or retake application before June 29, 2026. This application was transferred to the new system. Review your exam authorization email for next steps.
I had an approved RBT recertification application before June 29, 2026. This application was transferred to the new system. Your recertification date has been updated in the Certification Summary on the main portal page.
RBT VIS or Return From VIS Applications
I submitted an RBT VIS or Return From VIS application before June 29, 2026, but did not pay for it. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Click on My Account and select Invoices and Payments to make the payment for your VIS application.
I submitted and paid for an RBT VIS application or submitted a Return From VIS application before June 29, 2026, but it was not approved. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Review your determination email for next steps.
I had an approved RBT VIS application or Return from VIS application before June 29, 2026. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Your VIS dates are reflected in the Certification Summary on the main portal page.
BCaBA or BCBA Certification or Recertification Applications
I started a BCaBA or BCBA certification or recertification application, but did not submit it before June 29, 2026. This application was not transferred to the new system. Start a new application.
I submitted a BCaBA or BCBA certification or recertification application, but did not pay for it before June 29, 2026. This application was not transferred to the new system. Start a new application.
I submitted and paid for a BCaBA or BCBA certification or recertification application before June 29, 2026, but I have not received a determination email. This application will not show in your new portal account until it has been approved or the application expires. Check the Application Processing Updates page and wait for your determination email.
I submitted and paid for a BCaBA or BCBA certification or recertification application before June 29, 2026, but it was not approved. This application will not show in your new portal account until it has been approved or the application expires. Review your determination email for next steps.
I had an approved BCaBA or BCBA certification application before June 29, 2026. This application was transferred to the new system. Review your exam authorization email for next steps.
I had an approved BCaBA or BCBA recertification application before June 29, 2026. This application was transferred to the new system. Your recertification date has been updated in the Certification Summary on the main portal page.
BCaBA or BCBA VIS or Return From VIS Applications
I submitted a BCaBA or BCBA VIS or Return From VIS application before June 29, 2026, but did not pay for it. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Click on My Account and select Invoices and Payments to make the payment for your VIS application.
I submitted and paid for a BCaBA or BCBA VIS or Return From VIS application before June 29, 2026, but I have not received a determination email. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Check the Application Processing Updates page and wait for your determination email.
I submitted and paid for a BCaBA or BCBA VIS application or submitted a Return From VIS application before June 29, 2026, but it was not approved. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Review your determination email for next steps.
I had an approved BCaBA or BCBA VIS application or a Return From VIS application before June 29, 2026. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Your VIS dates are reflected in the Certification Summary on the main portal page.
BCaBA or BCBA Qualification for Examination via Past Certification Application
I submitted a BCaBA or BCBA qualification for examination via past certification application before June 29, 2026, but did not pay for it. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Click on My Account and select Invoices and Payments to make the payment for your application.
I submitted and paid for a BCaBA or BCBA qualification for examination via past certification application before June 29, 2026, but I have not received a determination email. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Check the Application Processing Updates page and wait for your determination email.
I submitted and paid for a BCaBA or BCBA qualification for examination via past certification application before June 29, 2026, but it was not approved. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Review your determination email for next steps.
I had an approved BCaBA or BCBA qualification for examination via past certification application before June 29, 2026. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a PDF application. Review your exam authorization email for next steps.
BCBA-D Applications
I submitted the BCBA-D application web form before June 29, 2026, but did not pay for it. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a web form. Click on My Account and select Invoices and Payments to make the payment for your BCBA-D application.
I submitted and paid for a BCBA-D application before June 29, 2026, but I have not received a determination email. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a web form. Check the Application Processing Updates page and wait for your determination email.
I submitted and paid for a BCBA-D application before June 29, 2026, but it was not approved. There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a web form. Review your determination email for next steps.
I had an approved
BCBA-D application before June 29, 2026.		 There is no application in the Applications tab because this was a web form. Review your certification in the Certification Summary on the main portal page.