A certificant may voluntarily surrender their certification under certain conditions.
1. Voluntary Surrender. An active certificant in good standing may seek to voluntarily surrender their certification by submitting a written request to PTCB. PTCB will review the request and determine if the certificant is in good standing, and whether to grant or deny the request.
a. If the request is granted, the surrender is complete and the certificant will be removed from the active certification record. All fees and charges paid to PTCB will be forfeited upon surrender. A former certificant may not: represent themselves as certified by PTCB; use any PTCB credentials and certification marks; or, represent that they are otherwise affiliated with PTCB.
b. If PTCB determines that the requesting certificant is not in good standing, and denies the voluntary certification surrender request, the certificant will be required to accept and sign a written agreement with PTCB stating the requirements for the surrender.
2. Regaining Certification Following Voluntary Surrender. A certificant who voluntarily surrendered PTCB certification may be permitted to reapply for certification. The former certificant may be granted certification if they satisfy all current certification eligibility requirements, and pay all required fees, and/or comply with PTCB procedures, as set forth in PTCB policies.