​What you need to know

Timelines and deadlines

Registration renewal opens on Feb. 1

Registration renewal closes on March 31 at 4:30 p.m. 

• You must submit your annual registration renewal application and pay outstanding​ fees by the deadline. 

• Your application will be considered incomplete if we have not received the application and/or the required fees. 

• ​​Incomplete applications are cancelled when the deadline passes.​

The renewal application: What to expect

It will take 30-60 minutes to complete your application. You'll be asked to:

• Indicate what class of registration you are renewing for April 1 (Practising Midwife, Provisional Midwife or Non-practising)
• Review and/or update your personal information
• Review and/or update your practice information
• Review and/or update your hospital privileges
• Provide information about any criminal charges or convictions over the past year
• Consent to a criminal record check (if applicable)
• Meet your quality assurance requirements (including clinical experience and continuing competencies
• Acknowledge you have read and understand all of the consent and declaration requirements
• Pay your renewal fee

​Fees

• Registration renewal fees are set on an annual basis by the BCCNM Board.
• Midwife fees.
• Did you know that you can pay for the upcoming year's renewal fees monthly over the course of the year, rather than paying a lump sum​​ in January/February? Learn more about the pre-authorized payment (PAP) program​​.​​

What happens if yo​u don't renew on time

• If you do not renew by the deadline, your registration will expire. You must not practise as a midwife unless you hold practising registration.
• To regain your registration status, you will need to apply to reinstate your registration and pay the reinstatement fee​, in addition to paying your registration fees.
• Unregistered practice: If you practise without practising registration, even accidentally, you are participating in unregistered practice and will be subject to an additional unregistered practice surcharge to reinstate your registration. Learn more about the risks of unregistered practice​.​
  

Registration renewal reminders 

Registration renewal reminders are sent to the email address you submitted to BCCNM, and continue until you complete your renewal or the renewal period ends. Registrants who wish to maintain their BCCNM registration after March 31 cannot opt out of renewal reminders.  ​

How to renew your registration

​1. Gather the information you need

• The email address you provided to BCCNM
• Your account password
  
• The list of hospitals where you hold privileges and/or are applying for privileges
• Your payment information (see payment options)

Forgot your password? Visit the BCCNM sign-in page and click on "I've forgotten my password." You'll need your BCCNM ID and personal security word to complete the process.​​

2. Complete the renewal application

• Sign in to your BCCNM account
• Click the "renew" button
• Complete the online application form

3. Submit your payment

After completing your application form, you will pay your fees using one of the secure online payment options.

4. Wait for confirmation of registration from BCCNM

• Once you submit your completed application and pay your renewal fee, BCCNM Registration staff will assess your application to ensure you meet the registration requirements.
• If your application is approved, you will be sent a confirmation of registration email to the email address on file with BCCNM.
• Until you receive this email, your renewal application is still in progress and has not been approved.
  
  

Haven't received a confirmation email? Your application won't be assessed until you submit your completed application and payment. Before calling to check on the status of your application, please:

• Double-check that you submitted your application and that your payment went through
• Check your junk mail and spam folders​
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