The EMT application fee is $98.

• The fee is charged for each attempt of the cognitive exam
• The application fee can be refunded within the Registry Refund Policy criteria

We offer refunds within 90 days of payment, minus an administrative fee, for the following reasons:

• Completion of incorrect application
• Candidate no longer wishes to seek National Registry certification
• Certified EMS Provider decided not to recertify by exam

You can read the policies and procedures related to payment and refund policy at:
nremt.org/Policies/General-Policies/Payment-Policies

To get information about your application and its status, check your account. All updates to your account appear on the Candidate Dashboard. We do not tell you or email you about your application or exam results. Instead, we post the information to your account, which you can access at any time. Check your account for updates related to:

• Application payments
• Application status
• Authorization to Test (ATT)
• Eligibility status (if applicable)
• Cognitive exam results

Both the Registry and your education program review your application. Our system checks your application to make sure it is complete. We make sure the education listed is correct. If our system finds an error or missing information, a person reviews it. We will contact you about missing information or errors through your Candidate Dashboard.

Here are the important deadlines you should be aware of:

Initial Course

Initial courses are valid for two years from the month and year of course completion.

• A course completed in 01/2019 would be valid until 01/31/2021

Note: Taking remedial education for a 4th cognitive exam attempt does not extend your course completion date

ATT

Authorizations to Test (ATT) are valid for 90 days.

• An ATT is only issued once an application is marked complete, which includes Registry reviews, program reviews, and payment completion
• An ATT purchased within 90 days of the course expiration date will expire on the date of course expiration

Note: Some states require skills verification before ATT's are issued.

FAQ: Will my ATT be emailed to me?

You will not receive the ATT in an email. See the sections in this handbook for Authorization to Test (ATT) and How to Check on your Application and Exam Results.

Cognitive Exam Results

Cognitive exam results are valid for 24 months from the month, day, and year of successful completion. 

Psychomotor Exam Results

EMT psychomotor exam results are valid for 24 months from the month, day, and year of successful completion.

Once you have earned your certification, you can get your card and wall certificate. If you chose the “mail” option when you created your application, we will mail you a packet when your account updates with full certification. We use first class mail with the United States Postal Service, and packets can take up to 30 days for delivery. The packet will have a letter with a copy of your National Registry card attached, a wall certificate, and an EMT patch. If you chose the print option when you created your application, you can print the card and certificate, and we will mail a patch to you.

If you do not receive your packet after 30 days, email support@nremt.org. You will need to verify your current address, registry number, and first and last name. You also have the option of printing your card and certificate from your account in the My Certification page. Here is how to print your card/certificate:

1. Login to your account.
2. Select “My Certification” from the drop-down menu.
3. On the left-hand side, select “View Transaction History”.
4. Click the blue “Print Card” button or the blue “Print Certificate” button.

You need to recertify every two years. To recertify, you can submit continuing education hours or take a recertification exam. To learn about the recertification process, go here:
nremt.org/EMT/Recertification