CAC · CADAC · AADC
Counselor Recertification
For Certified Addiction Counselor, Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor, and Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor credentials.
Complete Digitally Download Paper FormTwo-year credential renewal
Certification Renewal
Stay Current. Stay Certified.
Maintain your ABCAC credential with a clear renewal path for continuing education, documentation, secure payment, and final review.
- Renew every two years
- Ethics + Cultural Diversity
- Secure Stripe payment
Renew and Maintain Your Credential
Continued professional excellence starts with staying current
Renewal keeps your certification active and recognized while supporting accountability and continued growth in addiction counseling, peer recovery, prevention, criminal justice, and clinical supervision.
Submit your continuing education, confirm any required supervised hours, update your contact information, and complete payment through one organized process.
Stay certified. Stay connected. Stay ready to serve.
Renewal Process
Five steps to keep your credential active
Prepare the complete renewal file before payment to reduce delays during review.
- 01
Confirm your renewal date
ABCAC credentials renew every two years. Start early enough to gather CE certificates and complete your packet before expiration.
- 02
Complete required education
Include Ethics, Cultural Diversity, and continuing education in the field of your current certification.
- 03
Complete your renewal packet
Use the renewal track that matches your credential and update your contact, certification, and supervised-hours information when applicable.
- 04
Submit supporting documents
Upload your completed renewal application and clear copies of every required CE certificate through the member portal.
- 05
Pay the renewal fee
Complete the standard two-year renewal payment through ABCAC’s secure Stripe checkout to begin final processing.
Certification Information
Know what your renewal package needs
Include continuing education in the appropriate field of your credential and clear copies of every CE certificate with your renewal application.
Ethics education
Include completed Ethics continuing education for the current renewal cycle.
Cultural Diversity
Include Cultural Diversity education as part of your continuing-education documentation.
Credential-field CE
Submit continuing education relevant to counseling, prevention, peer support, justice, or supervision.
Credential details
Provide your certification number, current information, and any required supervised-hours documentation.
Important: HIV/AIDS education is required for initial certification only and is not required for recertification.
Renewal Tracks
Prepare the packet for your credential
Please select the appropriate recertification form for your current credential. Download and complete the form, then continue to the submission section below to upload your documents and submit payment.
CPS
Prevention Specialist Recertification
For professionals renewing the Certified Prevention Specialist credential and prevention-focused continuing education.
Complete Digitally Download Paper FormCCS
Clinical Supervisor Recertification
For Certified Clinical Supervisors maintaining advanced supervision, ethics, and professional-development requirements.
Complete Digitally Download Paper FormCCJP
Criminal Justice Professional Recertification
For professionals renewing a credential focused on addiction services in criminal-justice and community-supervision settings.
Complete Digitally Download Paper FormCPRS
Peer Recovery Specialist Recertification
For Certified Peer Recovery Specialists documenting continued education in peer support, advocacy, ethics, and recovery services.
Complete Digitally Download Paper FormSubmit your renewal documentation
Upload your completed recertification form and Continuing Education Unit certificates through the secure renewal form. Make sure every file is clear, complete, and labeled with your full name to avoid processing delays.
- 1. Name: Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your certification.
- 2. File upload: Upload your completed renewal packet and all required CE certificates.
- 3. Certification number: Enter your current certification number so the team can identify your record.
Once every field is complete, submit the form to send your documents to ABCAC. Questions? Email abcac@abcac.org.
Open Digital Forms CenterSecure Renewal Payment
Already submitted your documentation?
Complete payment after submitting your renewal materials. Payment confirms your intent to renew and allows ABCAC to begin final processing.
Two-Year Credential Renewal
$150.00Includes renewal application processing, CE-document review, and issuance of a new two-year credential when approved.
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ABCAC processes International Certificate requests for eligible professionals holding a current IC&RC-level credential. The international certificate is tied to your current credential and is not a stand-alone certification.
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Renewal FAQ
Answers before you renew
Review the most common questions about timing, requirements, documents, and submission.
Still need help? The ABCAC team can guide you to the right certification, testing, or renewal pathway.
Ready to keep your credential active?
Prepare your renewal packet, upload your CE certificates, and complete secure payment.