PMP Application & Payment
Application Processing
PMI strives to process applications in a timely manner. The application processing timeline depends on
how you submit your application—either online using the certification system, or on paper sent by postal
mail to PMI. The following table details the application processing timeline.
Application Processing Timeline
Application submitted: Process time:
Online 5 business days
Paper by individuals 10 business days
by corporations 20 business days
NOTE: This processing timeline does not apply if your application has been selected for PMI’s
audit process (refer to the PMI Audit Process section in this handbook for more details).
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PMP Application & Payment
PMP Credential Fees
The proper fees for payment are determined by your PMI membership status and the examination
delivery type (computer-based versus paper-based) for your geographic location. Refer to the
Examination Administration section in this handbook to see if you qualify for paper-based exam delivery.
Otherwise, plan on taking a computer-based exam and submitting the associated fees. Use the following
chart to determine the credential fee.
Exam Administration Type PMI Member Status US Dollars Euros
Computer-based testing (CBT) member $405 €340
Computer-based testing (CBT nonmember $555 €465
Paper-based testing (PBT) member $250 €205
Paper-based testing (PBT) nonmember $400 €335
Reexamination CBT member $275 €230
Reexamination CBT nonmember $375 €315
Reexamination PBT member $150 €125
Reexamination PBT nonmember $300 €250
CCR credential renewal member $60 USD only
CCR credential renewal nonmember $150 USD only
The PMI membership rate will apply only if you are a member of PMI in good standing at the time you
submit payment for the credential. If you apply for membership right before you apply for the credential,
make sure you receive confirmation of your membership before you pay for the credential. If your
membership has not been completely processed before you pay for the credential, you will be charged
the nonmember rate.
If PMI membership is obtained after you submit payment for the credential, PMI will not refund the
difference.
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PMP Application & Payment
How to Submit Payment
Once your online application has been processed and determined to be complete, PMI will send
electronic notification to you requesting payment.
This requires you to go back into the online certification system to complete the following steps:
1. Select your examination delivery method
(refer to the Examination Administration section in this handbook for more details)
2. Request a language aid for your examination at no extra cost, if appropriate
(refer to the Language Aids section in this handbook for more details)
3. Request special accommodations for your examination at no extra cost, if necessary
(refer to the Special Accommodations section in this handbook for more details)
4. Submit payment
(refer to the Credential Fees section[s] of this handbook for more details)
You can submit payment of the certification fees in any of the following ways:
Payment type Method for sending payment
Credit card Online certification system or postal mail to PMI
Check Postal mail to PMI
Money Order Postal mail to PMI
Wire transfer Email customercare@[Link] for details
If you choose to submit payment by postal mail, you must also complete and
include a Credential Payment Form with your payment.
If you submit your application by postal mail, payment is expected to be received with your
application.
If you submit your application online, you may submit payment by the following ways:
1. Online—Use the online certification system to submit credit card payment. This will enable PMI to
process your payment more quickly.
OR
2. By Postal Mail—Mail a check, money order, credit card information or wire payment information
to PMI. For all mail-in payments, please download and complete the Credential Payment Form
and submit the completed form with your payment. Include your PMI identification number and
user name.
NOTE: When credential payment is received, PMI will send electronic notification indicating one
of the following next steps:
• Examination scheduling instructions to help you schedule your examination
• Application has randomly been selected for PMI’s audit process
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PMP Refund Policy
To obtain a refund for the PMP credential, you must submit a written request to PMI at least 30 days
before the exam eligibility expiration date. PMI will retain a processing fee of US$100 if you have not
yet scheduled or taken the examination.
Also, you can receive a refund, less a US$100 processing fee, if you fail to meet audit requirements
(refer to the PMI Audit Process section of this handbook for details on the audit process).
PMI will NOT provide you with a refund in the following instances:
• If your one-year eligibility period has expired and you have not scheduled the exam, you will not
receive a refund. You will forfeit the entire fee. You will not be able to use the initial fees for
anything else. If you still wish to obtain the credential, you will have to reapply and submit all
associated fees again.
• If you have scheduled the exam and did not take it, nor provided the necessary
cancellation/rescheduling notification to PMI’s testing administration partner, Prometric, you will
not receive a refund. Again, you will forfeit the fee and not be able to apply it to anything else.
NOTE: You can send a request for refund to customercare@[Link] or by fax to +1 610 482 9971.
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PMI Audit Process
PMI Audit Process
The submission of an application indicates your agreement to comply with the terms of the audit process.
All applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are selected for audit.
The selection of an application for audit is random.
If your application is selected for an audit, you will be notified by email after payment of the credential fee
is received. The electronic audit notification provides detailed information on how to comply with the
terms of the audit.
During an audit, you will be asked to submit supporting documentation such as:
• Copies of your diploma/global equivalent
• Signatures from your supervisor(s) or manager(s) from the project(s) recorded in the experience
verification section of the application
• Copies of certificates and/or letters from the training institute(s) for each course recorded on the
application to meet the required contact hours of project management education
PMI provides you with 90 days to submit the requested documentation. If you are able to provide the
necessary documentation to meet the terms and requirements of the audit process, the audit should take
about five to seven business days to complete.
You can send your completed audit forms by regular postal mail or express courier service, to the
address below. Please send all materials at one time, in one envelope. Sending audit documents
separately can cause delay in the audit review timeframe.
PMI
Attn: Certification Audit
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA
You may not continue with the credential process until you have complied with the audit requirements.
Once you successfully complete the audit, your one-year examination eligibility period starts.
Incomplete submissions will not be processed and will result in failure of the audit.
If you fail to meet the audit requirements, you will receive a refund (refer to the Refund Policy section
in this handbook for the credential you are pursuing for more details).
NOTE: Please be advised that while the selection process for an audit is primarily random, PMI
reserves the right to select any candidate to be audited at any time, including after the credential
has been bestowed. If you fail to meet the audit requirements after attaining the credential, you
are not entitled to a refund.
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