April 2025 IBCLC exam
April 1-10, 2025

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Fall 2025 Exam Application Window:
Opens Mid-May 2025

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Recertification by CERPs 2025 Deadline
September 30, 2025

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IBLCE Dates & Deadlines

Disclaimer: The following information is adapted from IBCLC-Commision.org. While we do our best to ensure this is up to date, you should verify all dates and requirements directly with IBLCE.

FIRST-TIME EXAM-TAKERS and IBCLCs RECERTIFYING BY EXAM

Note: All requirements must be completed and submitted to IBLCE when you submit your application.

Exam Date(s)

Applications Accepted

Spring 2024 Exam
April 15-20, 2024
World-wide in English

November 20, 2023 - January 4, 2024

Fall 2024 Exam
September 10-16, 2024
World-wide in ten IBCLC languages

April 22, 2024 - May 31, 2024

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IBCLCs RECERTIFYING BY CERPs

Year

Self-Assessment Available

Deadline to Submit CERPs to IBLCE

2023

October/November 2022

Extended to October 4, 2023

2024

January 2023

September 30, 2024

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