PLP Designation Reinstatement

PLP Designation Reinstatement

An individual with a withdrawn Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation may apply for reinstatement within three years following the date of withdrawal by:

1. Completing the PLP reinstatement Case Study.
2. Joining, or maintaining membership with, the National Payroll Institute and paying applicable annual membership dues
3. Paying a reinstatement fee of $200 plus applicable taxes.

Steps to apply for reinstatement:

1. Complete the PLP Case Study successfully.
   A maximum of two attempts is permitted to successfully pass the Case Study. If unsuccessful with the first attempt, one additional attempt is permitted. Please note that both attempts must fall within the period stated above (three years). Your final result will be based on your last attempt. The Case Study must be written in a test centre.
    
   To register for the PLP Case Study, click here.
   Please click here to access a sample of the Case Study.  
   Once you have completed the Case Study, you will receive your result by e-mail within 4-6 weeks. Print and submit a copy of the e-mail with your Designation Reinstatement Application package for reinstatement.
    
   Note: If you do not pass the Case Study, you must take and successfully pass both the Introduction to Payroll Management (IPM) and Applied Payroll Management (APM) courses with a minimum grade of 65% in each, within 12 months from your last Case Study completion date. Once you have successfully passed both courses, enclose a copy of your transcripts with your Certification Reinstatement package.
    
2. Join, or maintain your membership with, the National Payroll Institute and pay the applicable annual membership dues:
   • For the Professional [individual] membership form click: Professional Application Form
   • For the Organization [via your employer] membership form click: Organization Membership Application Form
    
   If you are currently employed by an Organization member of the National Payroll Institute, please contact membership@payroll.ca for more information on how you can be added under its membership roster.
    
3. Complete the PLP Designation Reinstatement Application Form (PDF), which includes:
   • Paying a reinstatement fee of $200 plus applicable taxes
   • Agreeing to comply with the ongoing requirements of certification.
    
   Mail or fax your Designation Reinstatement Application package to:
   National Payroll Institute
   c/o Professional Certification Department
   1600 - 250 Bloor Street East
   Toronto, ON M4W 1E6
   Fax: 416.487.3384
   
   Your Designation Reinstatement Application package must include:
   • Successful Case Study result e-mail, or a copy of your IPM and APM transcripts
   • A membership application form (if applicable)
   • A Completed PLP Designation Reinstatement Application Form