Recertification
To be recertified each calendar year, all Florida professional designees must certify their governmental employment and pay the recertification fee.
Recertification fees are due January 1 of each year and are delinquent
April 1 (Rule 12D-19.007(1)(b), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)) for the following certifications:
- Certified Florida Collector (CFC)
- Certified Florida Collector Assistant (CFCA)
- Certified Florida Appraiser (CFA)
- Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE)
- Certified Cadastralist of Florida (CCF)
The recertification fee is $5.
Certification shall be conditional upon a professional designee’s employment and certification shall expire automatically without notice to the holder when a professional designee leaves governmental employment as per Rule 12D-19.009(7), F.A.C.
Failure to remit recertification fees and certify continued governmental employment will result in the loss of certification.
Prepare Recertification Application – CFC, CFA
To be recertified, CFAs and CFCs must:
- Complete 24 hours of approved continuing education Rule (12D-19.009(1)(a), F.A.C.)
- Consult the approved course lists for course numbers:
- Complete all sections of the Application for Florida Professional Certification (Form DR-4001) (Rule 12D-19.009(1)(c), F.A.C.).
- The approved course number, course title, and hours must be listed in the Approved Courses section on the form.
- Rule 12D-19.009(1)(a), F.A.C. requires at least 24 hours of courses in calendar year 2024 for recertification.
- Attach documentation of completion of approved course hours.
- Contact the course sponsor for documentation if needed.
- All continuing education hours must be completed by December 31, 2025.
Form DR-4001 for CFAs and CFCs example
Prepare Recertification Application - CFE, CCF, CFCA
Make Payment
Pay the $5 fee for each recertification (Rule 12D-19.009(7), F.A.C.). Please submit all recertification applications and payment at one time.
Do not remit payment for any person listed with a $0.00 recertification fee; their fee has been paid.
Online Payment (Recommended)
The Department accepts electronic check and credit card payments through Property Tax Oversight’s Certification and Training Online Registration portal.
- Click the Submit and Pay for Initial Certification Application, Recertification, or Certification Reinstatement Application button.
- Select Tax collection or Property appraisal for the transaction type.
- Choose Annual Recertification.
- Follow the instructions for entering the recertification information.
Please submit a copy of Form DR-4001 for each recertification and the list of individuals currently due for recertification with any necessary corrections as an attachment in the portal.
If you are unable to attach the DR-4001 applications to your online payment, forward the forms to PTOTraining@floridarevenue.com. Attach a copy of the original/edited recertification list and a copy of the credit card payment confirmation to the email.
Mailed Payment
The Department accepts check payment by mail. Mailed payments must be postmarked prior to April 1, 2025, and include copies of the original/edited recertification list and DR-4001 applications. It is highly recommended that any mailed packages are sent “return receipt requested” or tracking is purchased for proof of delivery.
Mail payment, original/edited recertification list, and DR-4001 applications to:
Property Tax Oversight
ATTN: Certification and Training
PO Box 3294
Tallahassee, FL 32315-3294
When will we receive our recertification cards?
The Department mails recertification cards to the county office between April 1–30. Cards are not mailed to individual addresses. Recertification cards will not be sent for any designee until both the recertification fee has been paid and Form DR-4001 has been completed and submitted.
