Getting started with your recertification

• What recertification options are available, and how do I choose?
• How do I register my LEED project for recertification?
• How can I get the registration fee waived for my recertification project?
• How do team members gain access to a project in Arc?
• Are projects required to track data for the entire recertification reporting period?
• If a project wants to earn LEED v4.1 recertification, do they need to achieve a minimum Arc performance score of 40 out of 100 in every performance category?

What recertification options are available, and how do I choose?

Recertification options vary based on the rating system that was used for the project's previous certification. To find the best path forward:

• See the table below for the most commonly used options.
• Review the guidance for each option.
• Note the platform where you'll register and submit your recertification application.

If more than one option applies, review each guide and choose the one that best aligns with your project goals and needs.

How do I register my LEED project for recertification?

Projects seeking LEED v5 O+M recertification

1. Register a LEED v5 O+M project in Arc.

   If your project already has an existing property in Arc, be sure to use it.

2. During registration, select the option to "Pay later", then contact us with:
   • A copy of the invoice
   • A copy of the previously certified project's project ID*.

Our billing team will zero the invoice to provide free registration.

Note: The address of the previously certified project should match the address of the recertification project.

3. Attempt the LEED Recertification credit under the Project Priorities (PR) category in the LEED v5 scorecard and submit this with your application to receive an additional 5 points for a previously certified project.
4. Complete the other LEED v5 O+M requirements as noted in the LEED v5 Recertification Guidance.

Projects seeking LEED v4.1 O+M recertification

1. Access your previous LEED project in legacy Arc.
2. Register for recertification: Go to Project Tools > LEED Certifications then click "Register for recertification".

Note: Recertification registration fees are waived for previously certified project. Legacy Arc does not charge fees as part of the recertification registration process.

How can I get the registration fee waived for my LEED recertification project?

When registering a LEED v5 or LEED v4 recertification project:

1. Select the option to "Pay later" (in Arc) or "Pay by check" (in LEED Online).
2. Contact us with:
   • A copy of the invoice.
   • The previously certified project's project ID*.

Our billing team will zero the invoice to provide free registration.

Note: The address of the previously certified project should match the address of the recertification project.

How do team members gain access to a project in Arc?

If you believe you should have access to a particular project and you don’t, any team member already associated with the project profile can add you to the project in Arc. If you have questions, contact us with the project name, address and/or project ID number of the building or space you are looking to engage with. Learn more about project teams in legacy Arc.

As noted there, if the building has changed hands since it was last certified, completing a Change of Owner Agreement will facilitate the updates needed to add new team members. Learn more about completing a Change of Owner Agreement.

Are projects required to track data for the entire recertification reporting period?

For LEED v5 and v4.1 projects, <hr id="options">teams demonstrate compliance with performance tracking requirements outlined in the latest LEED v5 O+M Reference Guide or LEED v4.1 O+M Beta Guide. Some prerequisites/credits require data from the full 365-day reporting period whereas other prerequisites/credits may be satisfied with data from a shorter time period, as long as it falls within the reporting period.

If a project wants to earn LEED v4.1 recertification, do they need to achieve a minimum Arc performance score of 40 out of 100 in every performance category?

No, the requirement to achieve a minimum performance score that is generated by Arc across multiple categories only applies to initial certification for LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance projects. However, to achieve LEED v4.1 recertification, a project needs to submit data as outlined in the LEED v4.1 O+M Guide in all five performance categories and achieve a minimum of 40 LEED points.