APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF LICENCE TO PRACTICE

REINSTATEMENT OF ACLS LICENCE TO PRACTICE

APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT
Applicant Name

First Name Last Name
Commission Number
Company or Organization NAME
What type of Membership do you hold with ACLS?

Regular Member in good standingRetired Member in good standingHonourary Life MemberOther type of MemberI am not currently a Member in good standing
To qualify for an ACLS Licence to Practice, you must be a Regular Member in good standing or an Honourary Life Member.

Please apply for and pay the fees associated with Regular Membership before completing the Application for Reinstatement of ACLS Licence to Practice: https://form.jotform.com/242843535782262
Email:
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Have you previously held an ACLS licence to practice?

YesNo
Since you are a first-time applicant for a Licence to Practice, you must complete the LICENCE TO PRACTICE FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS ONLY

Thank you!
What was your previous licence number?
Enter your previous license number
When did your previous licence expire?

MonthDayYear
Date
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Requirement
As part of the reinstatement for a Licence to Practice under the Canada Lands Surveyors Act, applicants must declare whether they have met the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in accordance with the Bylaws:

ACLS Bylaws, Part 9, Section 9.4 (6) A Member applying for a license three or more years after receiving a Canada Lands Surveyor commission must provide evidence of having taken at least 45 hours of continuous professional development training according to section 9.5 in the last 3 years. This evidence shall be provided to the Registrar at the same time as the license application.
I hereby declare that:*

Yes — I am in compliance with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements set out by ACLS and the details have been recorded in GeoED. I understand that proof of compliance may be subject to verification and that any misrepresentation may result in disciplinary action.No — I am not currently in compliance with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements set out by ACLS. I understand that my application for reinstatement will be subject to conditions or further review, as set out by the Registrar.
DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist):

If you decide not to renew your Membership and/or License to Practice, you are required to complete a DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist). This simple step keeps our records accurate and reduces unnecessary costs for ACLS and its members.

Why This Matters
- If you let your Membership and/or License lapse without filing the Declaration before December 31, you will be required to pay significant fees if you wish to reinstate. These include:
  - Reinstatement Assessment Fee ($175 or $250)
  - Up to three years of back fees
  - A Year 1 late payment penalty (50% of the license fee)
  - A Reinstatement Penalty of $250 for revoked membership or licence
    
    In total, this could exceed $850 in fees and penalties for Reinstatement of Membership and $1970 in fees and penalties for Reinstatement of a Licence to Practice!
- If you file the Declaration before December 31:
  You will still be responsible for the Reinstatement Assessment Fee ($250) if you later return to practice, but you will avoid all other penalties.
Did you complete a DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) on or before your licence expiry date (December 31st) ?*

YesNo
Please upload a PDF or jpg of the email confirmation for your DECLARATION. The upload must show the date of your declaration.

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Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
In accordance with Section 56 of the Canada Lands Surveyors Act (S.C. 1998, c. 14), all licensed Canada Lands Surveyors are required to maintain valid professional liability insurance as a condition of holding a License to Practice. This insurance ensures protection for both the public and the profession by providing coverage in the event of errors, omissions, or negligence in the delivery of professional surveying services.

To comply with these requirements, members must submit proof of current coverage—or proof of exemption, if applicable—when applying for or renewing their License to Practice. Maintaining up-to-date insurance documentation is essential to remain in good standing with the Association and to safeguard the integrity of Canada’s land administration systems.
Proof of liability insurance coverage, or proof of exemption from this requirement (e.g. letter from NRCan):*

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FEES / FRAIS
What You Need to Pay:

Below is the list of fees associated with reinstating your ACLS Licence to Practice. To complete your application, you must select and pay all applicable fees.

Use these tips to guide your choices:

Did you file a DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) by December 31 in the year your licence expired?

If yes, you are required to pay Fee 1 & Fee 2 only.

If no, you are required to pay Fee 1, Fee 2, Fee 3, Fee 4.

Fee 1 - Start with the base reinstatement fee — depending on how long your license has lapsed, you must check one box to add the appropriate fee to your cart. Anyone reinstating their Licence to Practice must pay this fee.

Fee 2 - One year Licence to Practice Fee (for the current year) will be automatically added to your cart.

Fee 3 - This is a penalty you are required to pay if you did NOT complete the DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) by December 31 in the year your membership or licence expired.

Fee 4 - If your Licence to Practice has lapsed 12 months or more, you are required to pay up to three years in back-fees. If applicable, choose the number of years your licence was inactive and click the appropriate box to add the fee to your cart.

Please be sure that you have reviewed each of the 4 (four) fee sections below and selected all the appropriate fees for your situation. The four sections can be collapsed or expanded using the arrow on the right of each fee section.

Review the “Total” field carefully — it will sum up all your selections to show what you owe.

If you’re not sure which option(s) apply to your situation, don’t guess. Reach out to us at communications@acls-aatc.ca and we’ll help you choose the correct fees. You may also review the fee list and Bylaws on our website: https://www.acls-aatc.ca/en/bylaws
ACLS LICENSE TO PRACTICE - NEW AND REINSTATEMENT*
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Fee 1 - REINSTATEMENT ASSESSMENT FEE FOR LAPSED LICENSE (you must choose one of these fees for reinstatement):

Fee 2 - Licence Fee Current Year (required):

Fee 3 - REINSTATEMENT PENALTY FOR NON-DECLARED - You must choose this fee if you did not complete the DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) by Dec 31 in the year your previous Licence expired:

Fee 4 - REINSTATEMENT - Payment of Back Fees (up to 3 years) if a DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) was NOT filed with ACLS by Dec 31 in the year your previous Licence expired:
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Fee 1 - REINSTATEMENT ASSESSMENT FEE FOR LAPSED LICENSE (you must choose one of these fees for reinstatement):

Assessment Fee for Reinstatement of LicenseYou MUST pay this fee if your license lapsed UNDER 3 years (taxable)
$175.00CAD



Assessment Fee for Reinstatement of LicenseYou MUST pay this fee if your license lapsed 3 YEARS OR MORE (taxable)
$250.00CAD



Fee 2 - Licence Fee Current Year (required):

License Fee - Annual
$420.00CAD



Fee 3 - REINSTATEMENT PENALTY FOR NON-DECLARED - You must choose this fee if you did not complete the DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) by Dec 31 in the year your previous Licence expired:

Reinstatement of Lapsed License (taxable)Penalty
$250.00CAD



Fee 4 - REINSTATEMENT - Payment of Back Fees (up to 3 years) if a DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) was NOT filed with ACLS by Dec 31 in the year your previous Licence expired:

Back Fees (taxable)1 year, 2 years, 3 years (includes late fee from year 1)
$630.00CAD



Total

$0.00CAD
REMINDER: In future years, please remember to file the DECLARATION OF CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP AND/OR LICENCE STATUS (previously called Retiring CLS Checklist) if you will not be renewing your Regular Membership or License to Practice. The form is available in the Members’ Portal and on the Practice Resources page at acls-aatc.ca
Declaration For Application for Reinstatement of a Licence to Practice

I, the applicant, hereby declare that:

The information provided in this application and in all supporting documents is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I understand that any false statement, misrepresentation, error, or omission may result in the refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license to practice, and may be grounds for disciplinary action by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors (ACLS).

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure that all obligations and requirements under the Canada Lands Surveyors Act, associated Regulations, and the ACLS By-laws have been met.

I further acknowledge that my license to practice is conditional upon continued compliance with these governing authorities.

By submitting this application electronically, I agree to the above declaration and attest that my submission constitutes my legal signature.
I AGREE to the Declaration and Attestation above.*

YesNo (Your Declaration for your Application for Reinstatement of a License to Practice is not eligible for submission)
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REINSTATEMENT OF ACLS LICENCE TO PRACTICE

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Requirement

Proof of Professional Liability Insurance

FEES / FRAIS