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As long as you can have it verified on the maintenance form that you are still performing the same welding as you originally tested for, your certification remains in effect.\n\nA 60-day administrative extension period is allowed. During this time your certification will be considered expired. If the Maintenance Form is received within the administrative extension period, and the renewal requirements have been met, your certification will be renewed from the date of its expiration. An additional late fee of $50 will be asset if the Maintenance is submit after the expiration day and between the administrative extension period.\n\n For example,\n\nCertification issued, June 1, 2016\nCertification expires, December 1, 2016\nAdministrative extension period, December 1, 2016 to February 1, 2017, a $50 late fee will be charged.\nAfter February 1, 2016, welder must re-test, to regain certification\nNote: Most codes require maintenance every (6) months. 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