Applying for Reinstatement of Your PCP Designation

An individual with a withdrawn Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation may apply for reinstatement within three years following the date of withdrawal of designation by:

1. Completing the Payroll Knowledge Evaluator (PKE) - Full Body with a minimum grade of 65% for each course component.
2. Joining, or maintaining membership with, the National Payroll Institute and paying applicable annual membership dues
3. Paying a reinstatement fee of $150 plus applicable taxes.

Steps to apply for reinstatement:

1. Complete the PKE with a minimum grade of 65% for each course component.
   A maximum of two attempts is permitted to successfully complete the PKE. For reinstatement purposes,  a minimum grade of 65% on each course component is required. If unsuccessful with the first attempt, one additional attempt is permitted. Please note that both attempts must fall within the period stated above (three years). Your final grades will be based on your last attempt.
    
   To order the PKE, click here.
    
   Once you have successfully completed the PKE with a minimum grade of 65% on each course component, print the PKE results and submit them with your Designation Reinstatement Application package for reinstatement. You will have access to your results for 30 days after you complete the PKE.
    
   Note: If you do not achieve a grade of 65% on a course component, you must complete the unsuccessful course(s) with a minimum grade of 65% within 6 months from your last PKE completion date. Once you have successfully passed the course(s), enclose a copy of your transcript with your Designation Reinstatement package.
    
2. Join, or maintain your membership with, the National Payroll Institute and pay the applicable annual membership dues:
   • For the Professional [individual] membership form click: Professional Application Form
   • For the Organization [via your employer] membership form click: Organization Membership Application Form
    
   If you are currently employed by an Organization member of the National Payroll Institute, please contact membership@payroll.ca for more information on how you can be added under its membership roster.
    
3. Complete the PCP Designation Reinstatement Application Form (PDF), which includes:
   • Paying a reinstatement fee of $150 plus applicable taxes
   • Agreeing to comply with the ongoing requirements of Designation.
    
   Mail or fax your Designation Reinstatement Application package to:
   National Payroll Institute
   c/o Professional Certification Department
   1600 - 250 Bloor Street East
   Toronto, ON M4W 1E6
   Fax: 416.487.3384
   
   Your Designation Reinstatement Application package must include:

   • PKE report (proof of attaining 65% for each course component) and/or a copy of your transcript showing successful completion of any required course(s)
   • A membership application form (if applicable)
   • A completed PCP Designation Reinstatement Application Form