- Do LEED BD+C and ID+C certifications expire?
- Do LEED O+M certifications expire? How can I recertify my project?
- Can we update the certification level or revise a project's scorecard after the project has been certified?
Do LEED BD+C and ID+C certifications expire?
Certifications under the LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Rating System and LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Rating System do not expire. This includes all adaptations such as New Construction (NC), Core and Shell (CS), and Commercial Interiors (CI). These rating systems certify the design and construction of the certifying space, so certification remains valid as long as the project exists in its certified form.
We encourage teams to pursue recertification to show the ongoing value of their assets and commitment to sustainability. LEED v5 recertification is available to all occupied and in-use projects previously certified under the LEED BD+C or O+M Rating Systems. Learn more about Getting started with your recertification.
Do LEED O+M certifications expire? How can I recertify my project?
Yes, LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (LEED O+M) certifications expire after either 3 years or 5 years. See the Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial for more details.
Projects certified under LEED O+M must apply for recertification to maintain their LEED O+M certified status. LEED O+M project should not be marketed as LEED certified after their certification has expired. For information about recertification options, see Getting started with your recertification.
Can we update the certification level or revise a project's scorecard after the project has been certified?
Based on the Guide to LEED Certification: Commercial, once a project has accepted the final certification report, the project will no longer be able to submit for supplemental (appeal) reviews or contest review decisions for specific credits or prerequisites. This means the certification level or scorecard can not be changed after certification even if the project adopts new design features. However, the project is welcome to apply for LEED recertification.