Applicants for ECSA PHRF certificates must join ECSA in order to get a certificate. There is no option for a certificate without ECSA membership. Membership costs $35/year and includes a PHRF certificate at no extra charge.

Although certificates can usually be issued in a week to ten days, they may occasionally take up to three weeks. Applicants should leave adequate time for the process, as last-minute requests may not be honored.

Those wishing to join ECSA and obtain a PHRF certificate can do so at www.ecsa.net.