CWI Renewal

Maintaining an active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is a testament to a professional's dedication and expertise in the field of welding inspection.The CWI certification is valid for nine years and requires the submissions of a renewal application at years three and six after the initial activation date.

Maintaining an active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is a testament to a professional's dedication and expertise in the field of welding inspection.The CWI certification is valid for nine years and requires the submissions of a renewal application at years three and six after the initial activation date. To qualify for renewal, CWIs must confirm no breaks in practice/employment exceeding two years within the prior three years, as described in B5.1:2013-AMD1 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors. Renewal applications can be submitted as early as 11 months before the certification expiration date. It is recommended to send in the renewal application at least 60 days before the due date. If the renewal application is not submitted within this timeframe, AWS provides a 60-day grace period, although the certification will be listed as "expired" during this extension. Applications received after the grace period but within one year of the expiration date may still be eligible for renewal. Late submissions, made after the 60-day grace period, will incur administrative late fees, and the renewal process will only commence once these fees are fully settled. Once all renewal requirements have been met via the renewal application and all administrative fees have been paid in full, the CWI certification will be reactivated. For more information, refer to AWS QC1:2016-AMD1 - Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors. START YOUR RENEWAL APPLICATION Certification and Qualification Standards QC1:2016-AMD1 - Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors B5.1:2025 - Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors RENEWAL Member ◇ Non-Member * CWI/SCWI 3rd and 6th Year Renewal by Work Experience $630 $895 CWI/SCWI 3rd and 6th Year Renewal by Examination $1,000 $1,265 CWI/SCWI 3rd and 6th Year Renewal by Part B Examination & Part B Training $2,095 $2,360 CWB or INWC Renewal by Reciprocity $560 $825 VIEW THE PRICE LIST FOR ALL OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS * Non-Member price includes a 3-year AWS Individual Membership unless otherwise noted. ** Non-Member price includes a 1-year AWS Individual Membership. *** No additional membership included with this price. ^ Additional ATF fees will apply for the practical exam (part B). Prices reflect a $60 seat fee per part for Prometric initial and/or reexam endorsements. Contact the ATF for Pricing. ♦ Prices reflect a $60 seat fee per part (A or C) and $120 for ALL parts for Prometric testing. # Prices reflect an $80 seat fee per part (CWEng Parts 3 or 4) for Prometric testing. ◇ Student, and Early-Career memberships do not qualify for member price. ^^ Price is for all endorsements except Structural Drawing Reading. Some online courses can be combined with other certification programs. Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. Full payment must be received with your completed application, or it will not be processed. All checks, money orders and demand drafts must be made payable to: American Welding Society