CPRS Recertification Process

Due to the constantly changing nature of IRS regulations, we require Certified Payment Reporting Specialists to retake the final Certification exam every two years (for a recertification fee) in order to remain compliant.*

Recertification can be completed in three steps:  

  1. Within three months of your current certification expiring, click the Recertify button in your E-Learning Center next to your CPRS Certification.  
  2. Pay your recertification fee to access the latest version of the CPRS course, including all the updated resources.  
  3. Pass the CPRS exam again. You’ll have a full year and three attempts!

Your recertified CPRS Certification will then be valid for two years from the day you pass the exam.  

If your CPRS Certification is more than 3 months expired, please contact us.


*Recertification only applies to those who received their original CPRS Certification after November 12, 2017. Do you need to retake the CPRS exam or maintain CEUs? Please refer to the table below. 
You hold a CPRS certification, and your original certification date was before November 12, 2017
You will need to earn 15 CEUs annually to renew your certification.
You hold a CPRS certification, and your original certification date was after November 12, 2017
You will need to retake the exam every two years to renew your certification.

Subscribe to our Monthly Insider

You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time. Diversified Communications | 121 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101 | +1 207-842-5500