The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will host the 2026 Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) verifier accreditation training in Pasadena, California, facilitated by the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI). This in-person course prepares verification bodies and individual verifiers for accreditation under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Details: April 13-17th, 2026, in Pasadena, CA.
CARB is accepting applications for accreditation of LCFS verification bodies and individual verifiers. More information, including a detailed training schedule, will soon be posted on the LCFS Verification website: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/lcfs-
Application Information for LCFS Verifier Accreditation
The training includes six courses. Candidates for lead verifier applying under section 95502(c)(3)(A)-(E) of the LCFS Regulation may opt out of Course 1 and are not required to take the general verification accreditation exam pursuant to LCFS Regulation section 95502(c)(3)(G). However, Course 1 is highly recommended as it provides valuable information about LCFS verification principles. Applicants who do not currently meet the lead verifier requirements should consider completing all six courses to be accredited as a verifier and upgrade to lead verifier once the experience requirements are met.
Verification bodies must email an application for Verification Body Accreditation to CARB and include employees’ applications for Individual Verifier
Please indicate in your applications whether the candidate intends to take Course 1, covering general verification and the required accreditation exam.
CARB is accepting applications for the accreditation of LCFS verification bodies and individual verifiers. Application forms are available on the LCFS Verification website (also linked below). CARB will screen individual verifier candidate applications, and approved individuals will be notified that they may enroll in the required LCFS verifier accreditation
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Application forms are available on the LCFS Verification website. Steps to submit an application:
- Download the individual verifier application form here: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/
resources/documents/isdppmb- 117-application-accreditation- verifiers-low-carbon-fuel- standard-lcfs - Download the verification body application form here: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/
resources/documents/isdppmb- 118-application-accreditation- verification-bodies-low- carbon-fuel - Email the completed application form and supporting documents to LCFSverify@arb.ca.gov
- Await receipt and eligibility screening confirmation
- Receive registration link for payment (eligible discounts will be applied)
For questions, please contact CARB LCFS Verification staff at LCFSverify@arb.ca.gov - Download the individual verifier application form here: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/
LCFS Verifier Training Costs
LCFS Verifier Accreditation Training Fees:
- $1,400.00 for courses 2 through 6 (Fast track option)
- $1,600.00 for courses 1 through 6 (Fast track eligible applicants with a $150 discount)
- $1,750.00 for courses 1 through 6 (Non-fast track option)
Early bird pricing: $50 off for those who complete CARB approval and register by 11:59 pm (PT) on February 23rd, 2026. Early bird pricing is automatically applied up until the deadline (no code needed).
As mentioned earlier, fast-track learners are not required to attend Course 1, but we encourage them to consider enrolling at a discounted rate ($150 off the Course 1 price). Fast-track learners can pay $1,400 for Courses 2 through 6, or attend Courses 1 through 6 for $1,600 ($150 discount compared to the cost for non-fast-track learners who are required to take all 6 courses).
Application Deadlines for 2026 Training
Applications are due to CARB for processing and approval before applicants can register for training during open enrollment. The enrollment period for 2026 training closes on March 16th, but we strongly encourage applicants to apply to CARB early to register by February 23rd to secure a course seat and receive discounted pricing. The training room has a maximum capacity of 45 learners, and we anticipate all spaces will fill up as CARB does not plan to offer LCFS verifier accreditation training in 2027 or 2028.
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