(a) An agent applying for renewal of certification shall submit a completed application for renewal of agent certification with:
- (1) A certified check, cashier’s check or money order made payable to the ‘‘Pennsylvania State Police,’’ in the amount of $25. Personal checks will not be accepted. This fee is not refundable.
- (2) Two recent unmounted color photographs, which are approximately 1¼ inch x 1¼ inch in size; full faced and measure 1 inch from the top of the head to the point of the chin, without hat.
- (b) If the renewal applicant meets the requirements of the act and this chapter, an approval—with a list of certified schools attached—to attend training will be issued to the applicant. If the renewal applicant does not meet the requirements of the act and this chapter, a written adverse determination will be issued.
- (c) Upon receipt of approval, the renewal applicant shall immediately apply for admission to a certified school of his choice. The required renewal training shall be completed within 6 months from the date of approval.
- (d) Upon completion of each renewal training course, the certified school must furnish the Commissioner with a completed grade report sheet for each enrolled student.
- (e) Upon notification of the successful completion of the renewal certification course by a certified school, the Commissioner will renew the applicant’s certification. The renewal will be issued approximately 1 month prior to the expiration of the current certification. The renewed certification will be valid for a 5 year period unless the certification is suspended/revoked or otherwise invalidated for cause.