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The form explains that inactive RBTs cannot practice, bill, or represent themselves as RBTs and will be listed as inactive in the BACB Certificant Registry for up to 2 years. 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Only RBTs who are in their recertification cycle (i.e. , have not missed the expiration date) may request voluntary inactive status. RBTs may not apply while they are in their reinstatement period. Inactive RBTs are not permitted to practice, bill, or represent themselves as RBTs andwill be listed as inactive in the BACB Certificant Registry. If granted voluntary inactive status, RBTs may be inactive for up to 2 years. During this time, they are not required to submit an annual RBT Recertification Application (including an updated RBT Recertification Competency Assessment and fees) in their BACB account, which is hyperlinked to the login page. Please note that individuals who reside in a country from which the BACB is not accepting certification applications will not be eligible to apply for new certification if they do not return within the Voluntary Inactive Status deadlines. For more information, review the Jurisdiction section of the RBT Handbook.  \nInstructions  \nRBTs who wish to apply for voluntary inactive status must do the following:  \n1. Complete this application and submit it through the Contact Us Form before your expiration date.  \n2. Once your application has been received, you will be notified via email and given instructions on how to pay the $25 nonrefundable processing fee. You will have 2 weeks from when you receive that email to submit payment. Your application will not be processed until you pay the fee.  \n3. Once your payment has been received, allow 2 weeks for processing. You can see current processing times by visiting the Application Processing Updates web page. Please monitor your email on file with the BACB for confirmation of approval or further instructions.  \n4. If your application is not approved, you will receive feedback on required next steps via email. You maybe given an opportunity to submit a corrected application if within two weeks of payment and your RBT certification has not expired.  \nIf approved, the voluntary inactive status start date will be indicated in the determination email.  \nA. RBT Information  \nRBT’s Full Legal Name:   RBT Certification \\# (located in your BACB account):    \nB. Ability to Practice  \nI (RBT) understand that while I am on voluntary inactive status:  \n• By signing below, I affirm that I may not practice as an RBT. Practicing as an RBT is defined as engaging in any activity listed in the RBT Handbook.  \n• By signing below, I affirm that I may not represent myself as an RBT.  \n• By signing below, I affirm that I may not bill for services as an RBT.  \nVersion 04/2026, © 2024 BACB® | All rights reserved.  \nC. Supervision  \nSelect one  \nSince my last renewal or since my original certification date (if I became certified within the last year), I (RBT):  \nMet the supervision requirements. I have met all of the supervision requirements, including receiving supervision for 5% of my hours spent providing behavior-analytic services.  \nOR  \nDid not practice. I have not provided or assisted in providing behavior-analytic services, billed, and/or represented myself as an RBT.  \nOR  \nDid not meet the supervision requirements. I have not met at least one of the supervision requirements.  \nNote: If you select this option, BACB staff will contact you about next steps. This may delay the processing of your application.  \n• By signing below, I affirm that I understand that the BACB may require documentation of my supervision.  \nD. 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