In the NDT profession—a calling that demands cutting-edge technical knowledge and skilled execution—maintaining your credentials is a smart move.
ASNT NDT Level II Recertification
Maintain your certification, your knowledge, and your professional standing in the nondestructive testing profession.
Renew Online NowGuidelines for ASNT NDT Level II Certification Renewal
ASNT NDT Level II certifications must be renewed every five years by application or recertified by exam.
Your certification expires on the last day of the month listed on your digital badge.
You can submit your renewal application up to six months before the expiration date.
Be sure to submit your renewal application and payment at least 60 days before your expiration date.
ASNT NDT Level II Renewal Fees
When you renew, fees are based on the number of methods you are renewing.
When you renew Level II certification by application or recertify by exam, you must complete all requirements and pass all examinations by your certification expiration date.
You can pay all applicable fees by credit card, wire transfer, or check.
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Did you know that ASNT members get discounts on renewal/recertification fees?
Even better, your membership keeps you in touch with opportunities to learn, share your knowledge, and advance the NDT profession.
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Join or Renew ASNT MembershipApplication vs. Exam: Understand Your NDT Level II Renewal Options
Once you become Level II certified, you can keep your certification current either by application and continued active experience or by retaking your exams.
Before getting started for either renewal method, candidates are encouraged to:
Confirm your email address is correct in our system to ensure you receive your certification materials.
Review Your AddressAs part of the online application process, you will need to agree to the Code of Ethics and complete the confirmation statement.
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How to Renew Your NDT Level II Certification by Application
You can renew by submitting documentation of continued active employment for each Level II method certification you hold.
Maintain continued, active employment in nondestructive testing, performing Level II functions related to the methods you are renewing, for at least 36 months of the 60-month valid certification period without significant interruption.
Document EmploymentReady to Renew by Application?
Start Your Online ApplicationTracking work hours in the field? Document them in real-time in the NDT ProTracker App.
Create an NDT ProTracker AccountNDT ProTracker helps you track your hours, but is not required and does not report hours directly to ASNT Certification Services.
How to Recertify Your NDT Level II Certification by Examination
You can recertify by retaking the method examination for each Level II method certification you hold.
If you’re recertifying by examination:
You don’t have to retake the Level II general exam—just the relevant specific exams for each method in each applicable industry sector—as long as you hold at least one valid ASNT NDT Level II certificate at the time of examination.
You must retake and pass all your exams before your certification expiration date. If the date has passed, you must reapply as an initial applicant.
If you fail an exam, you cannot renew by application.
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Regardless of your recertification path, ASNT offers exceptional learning opportunities designed and taught by leading NDT experts.
Explore on-demand, virtual, and live training—as well as certification exam prep courses—for continuing education and practical instruction on modern NDT methods and technologies.
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After your recertification is processed, your MyASNT record will be updated to show your new expiration date.
You or your employer can verify your certification by searching the certificate holder directory in MyCert.
You will receive an email notification to download a new digital badge via email in four to six weeks.
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