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ABEC - Online Renewal

ABEC has implemented an online renewal process. You will be able to do the following online:

• Update your Statement of Intent (SOI) | Only update your SOI if there have been changes to your practice since your last renewal.
• Electronically submit your Continuing Education Units (CEs) | We are now accepting online submission of your CEs during the renewal period and going forward. You will be able to submit your CEs year-round using the link from our website.
• Pay for your renewal | Your license(s) can be paid for by using your credit or debit card via our secure online payment method.

To update your Statement of Intent, use the following process:

1. Go to the online Statement of Intent data collection form
2. Find your license record by searching for your license number
3. Fill out the SOI form with accurate details of your current practice
4. Attest to the required rules and regulations at the bottom of the form
5. Hit the SUBMIT button and your responses will be added to your license

To update your C2.h, use the following process: NOTE: The board no longer requires this to be submitted to the board office.

To submit your Continuing Education, use the following process: NOTE: The total required hours is 24 CEs for single or dual license renewal.

1. Go to the online CE collection form
2. Find your license record by searching for your license number
3. Fill out the CE information – noting the classification for each class
4. Hit the SUBMIT button and enter your next CE
5. Repeat the process until all CEs have been submitted
6. All CE information will be added to your license and be used to validate your license renewal.

To pay for your renewal using the secure online payment system, use the following process: NOTE FOR DUAL LICENSE HOLDERS: Your licenses have been combined and you will only have to pay one time.

1. Go to the Online Renewal Payment form
2. Find your license record by searching for your license number and zip code
   NOTE: If you have trouble finding your license, use the online search tool link to get the exact license number and zip code. Use the second one listed if they are different.
3. Update your personal information (if needed) and save that information
4. Use the CE link to add any undocumented CE information needed to complete your renewal
5. Fill out the payment form using your card’s billing address
6. Hit the green PAY button. The payment will include an additional convenience charge for this service. 

If you receive a confirmation of payment, you will see a receipt. Print the page for your records. If you receive an error message, you can retry by correcting any wrong information.