I finished my course by my due date and was required to upload an affidavit. Why isn't the completion date on my certificate the date I finished the course?

Great question! Your official completion date is the date all documentation is properly completed and approved — not just the date you finished the coursework.

When an affidavit is required, the certificate date becomes the date your affidavit is approved. Delays can happen if the affidavit is:

- Missing information

- Not notarized

- Missing a government-issued photo ID

- Submitted using the wrong form

Heads up: Affidavits may not be approved until the next business day. So if you have a tight deadline, make sure to submit your affidavit with plenty of time to spare.