Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training ACT 235
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
- Certification under Act 235 is typically valid for five years from date of issue.
- Certification must be renewed by submitting a renewal application no earlier than six months prior to the expiration date listed on the certification card. Once the application is submitted and approval to attend training is received, training must be completed prior to the expiration date for renewal to occur.
- Certification will not be renewed once it has expired and certified individuals who fail to complete all required renewal actions prior to expiration must apply for initial certification.
WAIVERS:
As specified in Act 235, Section 10.1, Municipal Police Officers who are currently certified under Act 120 are waived of renewal training requirements but must still submit the TACS application for review. No other individuals are currently eligible for waivers of renewal training, regardless of status as a law enforcement officer. Any individual not meeting the criteria above must complete the application and all subsequent training.
STEP 1:
Log into the TACS WEBSITE (click 'click here' under the "View Application Status/Update Profile option.
Login using your last name, full birthday: (MM/DD/YEAR) and last four digits of your SSN.
Complete a renewal application and pay the $30 application fee. Please view the PA STATE POLICE website for help in completing the renewal process.
STEP 2:
Correspondence will be sent to the email address provided notifying you of the status of your application and providing instructions for further action.
STEP 3:
Upon receipt of official notification you have been approved, schedule training with Liberty Training Services an Act 235 certified school. It is your responsibility to schedule the training after receiving the approval letter.
STEP 4:
Once you have successfully completed training and the Act 235 certified school submits your grade, you will receive your new card in the mail.
CERTIFICATION FEE $30
ADDITIONAL FEES
Basic Certification Course
Armed or “F” Card $400.00
Academic and Skills Only or “L” Card $325.00
Re-Train After Failure $300.00
Re-Certification Course $250.00
