If you already have an account, go to The Application section.
To create an account, follow these steps:
1. Go to nremt.org.
2. Select the red “Sign In” button on the Registry home page OR select the blue “Create an Account” button.
3. Enter your social security number and then select “Submit”.
4. If you receive an alert message stating your social security number is already in use with another account, you can recover information via the website or by calling 614-888- 4484.
5. Select the “Submit” button.
Next, you will be taken through the Registration Process.
Both the Registry and your education program review your application. Our system checks your application to make sure it is complete. We make sure the education listed is correct. If our system finds an error or missing information, a person reviews it. We will contact you about missing information or errors through your Candidate Dashboard.
FAQ: What are the application statuses and what do they indicate?Below are various application statuses you will see on your online National Registry account.
Pending: Application has been submitted to the Registry but not reviewed
Incomplete Application: Application has been submitted and reviewed and is missing information
Application Submitted: Application has been submitted and reviewed
Application Being Processed: Application has been submitted and is on hold after review
Unsubmitted: Application has been saved but not completed and submitted
Request Submitted: The application has been submitted to have course completion verified by your EMS program
Course Completion Verified: Your program director has verified your course completion date
Verification Request Submitted: The application has been submitted to have your BLS psychomotor exam verified by your program or state office
Practical Skills Verified: Your program director or state office has verified your BLS psychomotor skills
Not Submitted: No payment has been submitted to application
Paid in Full: Application has been paid in full
Ready to Test: Means your Authorization to Test (ATT) has been issued and you need to schedule your exam. You will only see Ready to Test on your account for the time period the ATT is valid.
Note: Taking remedial education for a 4th cognitive exam attempt does not extend your course completion date
Authorizations to Test (ATT) are valid for 90 days.
Note: Some states require skills verification before ATT's are issued.
FAQ: Will my ATT be emailed to me?You will not receive the ATT in an email. See the sections in this handbook for Authorization to Test (ATT) and How to Check on your Application and Exam Results.
Cognitive exam results are valid for 24 months from the month, day, and year of successful completion. For candidates with a course completion date prior to November 1, 2018, passed portions of each examination are valid for 12 months.
EMT psychomotor exam results are valid for 24 months from the month, day, and year of successful completion. For candidates with a course completion date prior to November 1, 2018, passed portions of each examination are valid for 12 months.
You need to recertify every two years. To recertify, you can submit continuing education hours or take a recertification exam. To learn about the recertification process, go here:
nremt.org/EMT/Recertification
Once you have earned your certification, you can get your card and wall certificate. If you chose the “mail” option when you created your application, we will mail you a packet when your account updates with full certification. We use first class mail with the United States Postal Service, and packets can take up to 30 days for delivery. The packet will have a letter with a copy of your National Registry card attached, a wall certificate, and an EMT patch. If you chose the print option when you created your application, you can print the card and certificate, and we will mail a patch to you.
If you do not receive your packet after 30 days, email support@nremt.org. You will need to verify your current address, registry number, and first and last name. You also have the option of printing your card and certificate from your account in the My Certification page. Here is how to print your card/certificate:
