From the main page of your portal account, select Applications in the top-right corner of the page. All applications that you are eligible to apply for will appear on this page. For example, if you have an RBT certification, you will see the RBT Voluntary Inactive Application, the RBT Recertification Application, and applications for BCaBA … Continue reading “How can I start a new application?”
Last Updated: August 25, 2026 Since the launch of our new portal, tens of thousands of users have successfully submitted applications, accessed certification information, and managed their continuing education and professional development records. While the vast majority of users have had a positive experience, we recognize that some have encountered technical issues. We sincerely appreciate … Continue reading “BACB Portal Updates and Known Issues”
Go to the Supervision Information widget on the main page of your portal account and select Manage Supervision. Or click Supervision at the top of the screen. To remove a supervisee, select the trash can icon next to the supervisee’s name. Enter the supervision end date, choose a reason from the drop-down menu, and click … Continue reading “How do I remove a supervisee as an RBT Requirements Coordinator?”
From the main page of your BACB portal account, select Applications in the top-right corner of the page. Under your exam application, there will be an option to submit a Retake request. Please note that this option will not be available if you are out of exam attempts, your authorization window expired, or you have … Continue reading “How do I apply for a retake examination?”
Select Applications at the top of your portal account. Under Available Applications, choose Recertification Application. For example, the following image shows the available options for RBT certification, including the RBT Voluntary Inactive Application and the RBT Recertification Application: Carefully read the instructions and complete the recertification application. Submit your payment to finalize the process.
A: Your BACB ID number is a unique 6–7-digit number that identifies your BACB portal account. Everyone who creates a BACB portal account receives a BACB ID number, regardless of whether they hold a BACB certification. Your BACB ID number should typically be kept private and provided only when specifically requested, such as on specific … Continue reading “What is the difference between a BACB ID number and a certification number?”
There are a few possible reasons: You may have entered an incorrect certification number or BACB ID. Double-check with your assessor, trainer, or attesting certificant to confirm the correct number. Confirm that you selected the correct entry type (Certification number vs. BACB ID number) and entered the BACB ID or certification number in the correct … Continue reading “I can’t add my assessor, trainer, or attesting certificant in my RBT Certification Application. What might be the issue?”
Make sure your 8-hour supervision training has been uploaded to your portal account. If you have already uploaded it, you can skip this step. Select 8-Hour Supervision Training from the Supervision menu. Verify your 8-hour supervision training has been uploaded to your portal account. If you are a qualified supervisor, go to the Supervision Information … Continue reading “How can I add an RBT or BCaBA supervisee to my BACB portal account?”
If you currently hold a BACB certification, you can print a report of your current certification status as it appears on the BACB Certificant Registry. To access your verification report, go to the My Certification tab and select the Print Verification Report for your certification (e.g., BCBA, BCaBCA, RBT). If your organization, regulatory board, or … Continue reading “What is the Print Verification Report function?”
Because your certification and portal account are not directly linked to your employer, they are not dependent on your employment status. Please keep in mind that if you change employers, you may still need to update your portal account information (e.g., if your email address is tied to your employer rather than a personal email … Continue reading “Do I need to make a new BACB portal account if I change employers?”