The National Board for Certied Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity. There will be no barriers to certication on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, or national origin.
8/2020
I, ____________________________________________, wish to relinquish
My National Certied Counselor (NCC) credential.
I understand that by relinquishing the NCC, I am
also relinquishing all specialty credentials I hold.
NBCC specialty certications include the CCMHC,
NCSC, MAC, NCCC, and the NCGC. I hereby
request that NBCC remove my name from the
listing of active National Certied Counselors.
Only my specialty credential(s), checked below.
Certied Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
National Certied School Counselor (NCSC)
Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
National Certied Career Counselor (NCCC)
National Certied Gerontological Counselor (NCGC)
My signature below indicates I understand that by relinquishing my NBCC certication(s), I may no longer use any NBCC
certication designation(s). I also understand that NBCC will release my NBCC examination scores upon written request
and payment of all past due and other required fees. I understand that that this form must be received to complete the
relinquishing process and that certication fees will continue to accrue until this form is received. I also understand that I
must surrender my certicate with this form.
I also understand that if I wish to reinstate my NBCC certication(s), I will be required to follow the current process for
reinstatement.
Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Past-Due Fees Owed: $ _________
Original Certicate Enclosed?
Yes No
(If “no,” please explain.)
If you are unsure of your NCC status or past-due fees, log in to your ProCounselor account or
contact the Recertication Department at recertication@nbcc.org or 336-547-0607.
REQUEST TO
RELINQUISH CERTIFICATION
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Cardholder Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Enclosed is a check or money order made payable to NBCC in the amount of $
Please charge the credit card as listed below in the amount of $
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Expiration Date:
Name on Card:
Verication Code Numbers (from back of card):
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If a payment is required and you wish to submit this status change form via email, DO NOT complete the credit card
information on this page.
Check this box and email this form to recertication@nbcc.org. Please note that we cannot take payment via email.
We will reach out to you via email with instructions after receiving your form.
NCC Certication Number: ______________ Email address: ______________________________ Phone Number: __________________________
If no payment is required, you may email your completed form to
recertication@nbcc.org, and must mail your NCC certicate to:
NBCC Recertication Dept.
3 Terrace Way
Greensboro, NC 27403-3660
If a payment is required, mail completed form,
NCC certicate, and past-due fees to:
NBCC Recertication Dept.
P.O. Box 63160
Charlotte, NC 28263-3160
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The National Board for Certied Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) values diversity. There will be no barriers to certication on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, or national origin.
8/2020
In order to change certication status, an NCC must submit the appropriate form and be up to date on all fees.
1. Reduced Practice
While holding reduced practice status, an NCC:
Must work as a counselor 10 hours or less per week but may see a few clients and provide volunteer
counseling services.
Must continue to adhere to the NBCC Code of Ethics.
Must continue to pay the annual maintenance fee for the NCC, as well as any specialty certication fees
(e.g., CCMHC, NCSC, MAC).
Must be able to document at least 10 hours of continuing education every ve years for recertication.
May continue to use the “NCC” certication mark.
Continues to receive NBCC Visions, NBCC’s ocial newsletter.
May retain reduced practice status as long as they meet the requirements; there is no time limit for this status.
2. Retired
While holding retired status, an NCC:
Is not currently practicing as a professional counselor or volunteering as a counselor.
Must continue to adhere to the NBCC Code of Ethics.
Must pay a reduced annual certication fee.
Is not required to complete continuing education hours.
May continue to use the “NCC” certication mark.
Continues to receive NBCC Visions, NBCC’s ocial newsletter.
May retain retired status as long as they meet the requirements; there is no time limit for this status.
May return to active status at any time but must pay annual maintenance fees and submit continuing education.
3. Temporary Inactive
While holding temporary inactive status, an NCC:
Is not currently practicing as a professional counselor because of extenuating health or family circumstances,
including military leave. An explanation of the extenuating circumstances and applicable documentation must be
included with the status change request. Lack of employment and maternity/paternity leave do not qualify
for this status.
Must continue to adhere to the NBCC Code of Ethics.
May retain this status for up to two years, after which they must return to an active status or relinquish
the certication.
Is not required to pay an annual certication fee.
Is not required to complete continuing education hours. (If an NCC’s expiration date passes while holding this
status, the 100 hours of continuing education are due when the temporary inactive status ends. As usual, an NCC
can request an extension of up to one year in order to complete the required continuing education hours or take an
applicable examination.)
May not use the “NCC” certication mark.
Continues to receive NBCC Visions, NBCC’s ocial newsletter.
An NCC can also relinquish the NCC certication, with submission of the applicable form. Reinstatement of a
relinquished or lapsed NCC requires documentation of continuing education hours or a new passing score on the
National Counselor Examination (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE),
and payment of all applicable fees. For more information, please contact the NBCC Recertication Department at
recertication@nbcc.org. All status options require submission of the appropriate status change form. NBCC
cannot change the status of a certication without the appropriate form.
NCC Status Options