Certification Fees

Fees can be paid through the Certemy online application (except the background check fee that will be paid to a third-party agency, with instructions provided in the application). Under some circumstances, applicants may be required to pay by check, which can be mailed to the Tennessee Certification Board. Applicants will not be certified until all fees are paid. Applicants cannot be pre-registered for the IC&RC examination until the exam fee is paid.

• Application Fee:
• Certified Prevention Specialist I (CPS I): $200
• Certified Prevention Specialist II (CPS II): $250
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I/II): $200
• TN Licensed LADACs will pay a reduced fee of $75 with proof of active license
• Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC): $200
• TN Licensed LADACs will pay a reduced fee of $75 with proof of active license
• IC&RC Exam Fee:
• Prevention Specialist Exam: $150
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam: $150
• Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam: $150
• Retest Fee: $150
• Exam Cancellation Fee: $150 (if candidate does not cancel within designated time frame)
• Background Check Fee: Fee determined by 3rd party agency
• Renewal Fee:
• Certified Prevention Specialist I/II: $150 (certification renewal is every two years)
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor I/II: $150 (certification renewal is every two years)
• Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor: $150 (certification renewal is every two years)