Renew your psychologist certificate

You must renew your psychologist certificate every year between November 1 and December 31. You’ll be subject to a $200 late fee if you send in your application after December 31.

Continuing education

To be eligible for renewal, you must complete 75 hours of continuing education every 3 years.

Find continuing education requirements for Yukon psychologists.

Complaints, disciplinary or criminal action against you

We'll assess your eligibility on a case-by-case basis. We may not approve your renewal if you have faced complaints, disciplinary or criminal action in the past year.

Types of certificates

There are 4 types of certificates you can apply to renew:

1. Full certificate
2. Provisional certificate
3. Courtesy certificate
4. Inactive certificate

Full and provisional certificate  

Required documents  

You need to provide:

a completed application form;

• proof of continuing education per the Standards of Practice; and
• proof of liability insurance.

If you're registered to practice in another jurisdiction, we require:

• verification of registration from all jurisdictions you're currently licensed in; and
• the regulator to send these documents directly to Professional and Corporate Affairs.

Fees

• Application fee: $50
• Annual certificate fee (full): $200
• Annual certificate fee (provisional): $100
• Late renewal if you sent your application after December 31: an additional $200

Courtesy certificate

Required documents

• Summary of purpose form approved by the Registrar.
• Proof of liability insurance.  
• You can submit a summary of purpose form in advance of your application to determine if you should apply for a courtesy or full certificate renewal.

Fees

• Annual certificate fee: $100
• Late renewal if you sent your application after December 31: an additional $200  

Inactive certificate  

An inactive certificate allows you to maintain your standing as a psychologist in the Yukon if are not actively practising psychology.

Required documents

Before you renew, make sure you have completed the application form.

Fees  

• Application fee: $50
• Annual certificate fee: $100
• Late renewal if you sent your application after December 31: an additional $200

Submit your documents

• By email:
  Send your documents to [email protected] in JPG, PDF or PNG format with your name as the email subject line.
• By mail:
  Professional and Corporate Affairs, Community Services, Government of Yukon (C-    5)
  Box 2703
  Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 2C6
• In person:
  307 Black Street, Whitehorse Yukon, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.