CADC exam cost and IC&RC ADC registration, board by board
- Awarded by
- International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)
- Facts taken from
- IC&RC: Alcohol and Drug Counselor Candidate Guide, effective November 2022 + 12 more documents under Sources
- Last read
The consortium does not price the exam itself; you pay the board as part of its process. On the board pages we read in November 2026, 4 of the 6 boards published an exam fee, and the table below gives each fee next to the page it came from. Registration runs in a fixed order: the board approves your application first, and only then do you book a seat with IQT, Prometric's testing division.
On this page 8 sections
Booking, fees and changes
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| How to book | Apply to your IC&RC member board or the state board that uses the exam; once it approves you, book the exam with IQT at iqttesting.com | General Candidate Guide [1] |
| Exam fee | $175 to $225 at the 4 of 6 boards we checked that publish it; your board sets the fee. IC&RC does not charge candidates directly. The board table lists each fee with its source. Confirm on your board's own fee page (read Nov 11, 2026). | Florida Certification Board: Fees [2][3][4][5] |
| Other charges | $35 to reschedule or cancel with IQT; $25 for a score verification letter. A hand-score request, filed within 30 days, carries its own fee. | General Candidate Guide [1][6] |
| Rescheduling and cancellation | Change or cancel at least 5 days before the appointment, for a $35 fee. The fee is paid to IQT. Jury duty, a death in the immediate family, an illness or a military deployment can be excused with documentation. Missing the appointment forfeits the fees. | General Candidate Guide [1][7] |
| Retake fee | Paid again to your board. Confirm on your board's own fee page (read Nov 11, 2026). | General Candidate Guide [1] |
| Test provider | Prometric, which delivers IC&RC exams through its ISO-Quality Testing (IQT) division | General Candidate Guide [1] |
| Where you test | Prometric test centers, or remote proctoring at home if your board allows it | General Candidate Guide [1] |
The length of the exam, its scoring and the retake rules have a page of their own.
What six boards charge for the exam
| Board | Credential title | Exam fee at this board | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida. Florida Certification Board (FCB) | CAC | $185. The CAC application fee is $150 on top. | Florida Certification Board: Fees [2]; IC&RC: Member boards [8] |
| Illinois. Illinois Certification Board (ICB) | CADC | $225. The schedule lists one examination fee for all credentials unless noted. | Schedule of fees [5]; IC&RC: Member boards [8] |
| Maine. Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors | CAC | $175. Paid on the exam form linked from the board's page; the exam must be taken within 12 months. | Licensing and forms [9]; Maine IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam form [3] |
| Michigan. Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) | CADC | ≈ $185. Price on the board's payment page; its March 2026 exam registration form lists $175. | MCBAP: Payments [4]; IC&RC exam registration form [10] |
| North Carolina. North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB) | CADC | Not published. Ask the board | NCASPPB: Fees [11]; IC&RC: Member boards [8] |
| Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) | CADC | Not published. Ask the board | PCB: Certification process [12]; IC&RC: Member boards [8] |
6 boards in this table. A “≈” figure is one whose own papers disagree or give it only roughly. Exam fee and title per board, read on each board's own page or form on Nov 11, 2026. A board without a published fee is marked as such; we do not borrow numbers from third-party sites.
Reading the fee table
4 of the 6 boards we checked publish an exam fee; North Carolina and Pennsylvania showed none on their public pages, so ask them directly. Michigan lists two different prices in two places, and its row says which is which.
The exam fee is not always the whole bill. Florida, for one, charges a separate CAC application fee (see its fee page), and renewal fees are set by each board. A retake is paid again through the board. Budget for the application and the exam together, and check the date printed on the fee page you rely on.
From application to appointment
- Apply to your board with proof of education, supervised hours and supervision, in the format it asks for. When you may sit the exam during the process is set by the board's own checklist.
- Wait for approval. The board, not the candidate, releases you to the test provider, and you receive instructions for scheduling.
- Book the seat with IQT at iqttesting.com, choosing a Prometric center or, where your board allows it, remote proctoring.
- If you need testing accommodations, request them through your board before you book, so that the seat is set up for them.
- On test day, the result on screen is preliminary; the final report comes back through your board.
Moving or missing your seat
You can change or cancel at least 5 days before the appointment, for a $35 fee. A few documented emergencies, listed in the table above, waive the fee. Skipping the appointment without notice costs you the fees you paid.
Other pages to read before booking
- IC&RC ADC
CADC and similar titles on the IC&RC ADC exam: who issues them, minimum hours, renewal
- IC&RC ADC practice test
Free IC&RC ADC practice questions on the 2023 domains, each option explained
- IC&RC ADC exam facts
Length, scaled scoring, results and retake rules of the IC&RC ADC exam
- IC&RC ADC study guide
The four IC&RC ADC domains, their traps, and the 12 core functions mapped onto them
Sources
- [1]IC&RC: General Candidate Guide, updated April 1, 2025 (PDF) internationalcredentialing.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [2]Florida Certification Board: Fees flcertificationboard.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [3]Maine IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam form form.jotform.com, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [4]MCBAP (Michigan): Payments mcbap.com, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [5]Illinois Certification Board: Schedule of fees, effective July 1, 2025 (PDF) iaodapca.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [6]IC&RC: Scores and verification internationalcredentialing.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [7]IC&RC: Cancellations and rescheduling internationalcredentialing.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [8]IC&RC: Member boards internationalcredentialing.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [9]Maine Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors: Licensing and forms maine.gov, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [10]MCBAP: IC&RC exam registration form, March 2026 (PDF) mcbap.com, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [11]NCASPPB: Fees ncsappb.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [12]PCB: Certification process pacertboard.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
- [13]IC&RC: Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) Candidate Guide, effective November 2022 (PDF) internationalcredentialing.org, consulted Nov 11, 2026
Paying for and booking the exam
What will the CADC exam cost me?
It depends on the board that issues your CADC, since the consortium leaves the price to its boards. The fee table shows each board separately, with its source.
Who collects the exam fee, the consortium or my board?
Your board. The consortium does not charge candidates directly; IQT bills you separately for changing or canceling an appointment.
Can I book the ADC exam before my board approves me?
No. The test provider will not schedule you until the board has approved your application and released you to test.
Is there a charge for rescheduling?
Yes. IQT charges a fee to move or cancel, and only with enough notice; the rules above give the deadline. A no-show forfeits the fees unless one of the documented emergencies applies.