Who pays for an individual certification is between the applicant and the other entities, however the fees are only one-hundred dollars ($100) per year (dependent on national certification dates), with up to five years certified at a time. There is also a one-time, non-refundable initial application fee of fifty dollars ($50) per applicant. You may apply on-line and pay with a credit card or you may mail your application with a money order, company or personal check, or a cashier’s check payable to the “Department of Labor.”