It\u2019s that time of year again\u2014annual renewal is just around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renewal opens on April 1, 2026<\/strong>. You can complete your renewal by logging in to the COTO Portal<\/a>. We encourage you to renew early and not wait until the May 31st<\/sup> deadline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n You spoke, and we listened! Based on your feedback from last year\u2019s survey, we\u2019ve made the renewal process a little easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employment Section Updates<\/strong> Weekly Practice Hours Updates<\/strong> The renewal fees for 2026 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n $788.63<\/strong> \u2013 Certificate of Registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n $113<\/strong> \u2013 Late payment fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions about College fees? See our page on Understanding College Fees.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n If you do not renew or resign your registration by May 31, 2026, you will receive a notice advising that your registration will be suspended for non-payment of fees if the required fees are not paid to the College within 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: the College is required to post all suspensions on the public register<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n If you will not be practicing as an occupational therapist or using the title occupational therapist (OT) in Ontario after May 31<\/strong>, you may choose to resign your registration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To resign, log in to the COTO Portal<\/a> and complete the resignation form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ready to renew?<\/strong> Log in to the COTO Portal<\/a> starting April 1<\/strong> and complete your renewal early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need assistance or experience any technical issues, please contact the Registration Team at registration@coto.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s new this year?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
Your employment information from last year will now be pre-filled. You can review and make any updates if needed. If nothing has changed, simply review the details, confirm they\u2019re accurate, and move on to the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The total calculation in the Weekly Practice Hours section on the Employment Status page now calculates percentage hours based on your input. You cannot proceed if the total is less than 100%. Any totals under 100% are highlighted in red for clarity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nRenewal Fees<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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What happens if you don\u2019t renew or resign by the deadline?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
Taking a Leave or Resigning<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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