Does the Virginia board audit certified financial planner (cfp) CE compliance?

No audit process appears in the available data — keep your certificates regardless, since boards can request proof at renewal.

Virginia Certified Financial Planner (CFP) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a certified financial planner misses CE requirements in Virginia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Failure to complete CE by the expiration date triggers a $75 late fee. Seven days after expiration the certificant is marked 'not certified' and may no longer use the CFP marks. If requirements remain unmet 90 days after expiration, the certificant is deemed to have relinquished the right to use the CFP marks; continued use is treated as unauthorized use.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: CFP Board

Full requirements: Virginia Certified Financial Planner (CFP) CE requirements
When it's due: Virginia Certified Financial Planner (CFP) license renewal deadline
Know what counts: Virginia Certified Financial Planner (CFP) CE category requirements
What it costs: Virginia Certified Financial Planner (CFP) license renewal fees

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Virginia Certified Financial Planner (CFP) CE audits & penalties

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