Annual renewal
Renew Your Certification
DWLCA certification is valid for 12 months. Submit your renewal at least 60 days before expiry so the annual onsite audit can be completed before your certificate lapses.
Renewal fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal Includes the annual onsite audit, one method scope, two blind proficiency samples, and continued registry listing and seal use. | $2,500 |
| Each additional method scope | $500 |
| Late renewal Renewal submitted after the expiry date. A 30-day grace period applies; after that, the lab must re-apply as new. | $350 |
| Reinstatement after suspension Charged before the verification re-audit that lifts a suspension. | $1,000 |
| Expedited scheduling (optional) | $750 |
Renewal is not automatic. Your renewal is approved only after the annual onsite audit is completed with no open Critical findings.
Renewal request
Your estimated renewal
| Estimated total | — |
Travel, if any, is quoted separately.
Renewal timeline
Submit 60+ days early
Gives us time to schedule before your expiry.
Annual onsite audit
Same scope as year one, plus follow-up on any prior findings.
Certificate extended 12 months
Same number. Your seal and registry entry update automatically.