Price Guide


When submitting an application to ASME, a proforma invoice will be generated that at a minimum will include the advance deposit and certificate fees.

All new application proforma invoices in a addition to the advance depsoit and certificate fees will include stamps and postage fees.

A Final Invoice will be generated for your company once the audit is completed and/or you request to have your application withdrawan from ASME.  The Final Invoice may result in a balance due for your company.

Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) Accreditation

New/Renewal

Certificates: $4,250.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00


Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Certification

New/Renewal

Certificates: $5,750.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00

Certification Mark: $400.00 per stamp plus applicable tax and shipping
Note: The Certification Mark fee only applies to new Certificate Holders or Certificate Holders who would like additional marks.


Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Certifications

New/Renewal

H (Cast Iron and/or Cast Aluminum): $1,450.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00

All other Certificates: $4,250.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00

Certification Mark: $400.00 per stamp plus applicable tax and shipping
Note: The Certification Mark fee only applies to new Certificate Holders or Certificate Holders who would like additional marks.

Note: Where ASME appoints an ASME designee to conduct the review, ASME requires an advance review deposit (which will be applied to the cost of the review) in addition to certificate, Certification Mark fees and postage. The review deposit is required for the following:

  • All H (Cast Iron and/or Cast Aluminum) and RP reviews.
  • All reviews where the jurisdiction (state or province) is the Authorized Inspection Agency.
  • Reviews in states and territories where ASME conducts the review (Idaho, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands).
  • A review deposit to ASME is not required for V, HV, UV, UV3, UD, TV, and TD certificates.
Additional Locations

Application of Certificates at more than one company account: $6,000.00 deposit per account

2 Year Temporary Location Authorization (BPV): $2,950.00


Nuclear Component (N-type) Certifications

New/Renewal

Certificates: $4,250.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00

N, NA, NPT, NV, N3 and NS Certificates (Class 1, 2, 3, MC, CS, CC, and TC) G and GC Certificates (Class SN)

Certification Mark: $400.00 per stamp plus applicable tax and shipping
Note: The Certification Mark fee only applies to new Certificate Holders or Certificate Holders who would like additional marks.


Nuclear Material Organization (QSC) Certification

Certificates: $4,250.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00

Nuclear Owner’s Certification

New/Renewal

New
OWN Certificate:
$4,250.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00

Renewal
OWN Certificate:
$4,250.00 per certificate


Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) Certification

New/Renewal

Certificates: $4,250.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00


Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Testing Lab

Testing Laboratories: $5,000.00 (For five years)

Authorized Observers:

  • First four observers: $0.00
  • Each additional observer: $1,600 per certificate (For five years)

Quality Program for Suppliers (QPS) Certification

New/Maintain

QPS Initial Certification Pricing

The fixed price includes the price of the Certificate, Auditor Activities and Expenses to initiate and complete a Survey (Stage I and Stage II), and, when applied, the Additional Resource.


Is on a fixed pricing model based on a predefined Class structure.  The Class type, six in total, is determined by the number of employees at the location covered under the QPS Quality Program.  Depending on the complexity of the program and organizational structure, an Additional Resource fee may be applied.  The Additional Resource fee, when applied, is discussed with the applicant when an application has been submitted.  The fixed price is established when the application has been accepted by ASME. 

QPS Maintenance Certification Pricing 

Is on a fixed pricing model based on a predefined Class structure for companies that have obtained a QPS Certificate and are seeking to maintain the certification status of its QPS quality program as an active ASME recognized program.  The Class type, six in total, is determined by the number of employees at the location covered under the QPS Quality Program.  Depending on the complexity of the program, organizational structure, results of past assessments, an Additional Resource fee may be applied.  The fixed price is established 5 months in advance of the annual audit.  The fixed price is an all-inclusive price which includes the activities to initiate and complete the audit, the expenses of the auditor, and when applied, the Additional Resource.   


QPS Pricing Table

Class No. of Employees  Initial Certification Pricing1 Maintenance Pricing2
1 1 – 20  $15,000 $3,600
2 21 – 50  $20,000 $6,000
3 51 – 100  $27,500 $8,250
4 101 – 250  $37,500 $10,500
5 251 – 500 $44,500 $12,500
6 > 500 $52,500 $15,500
Notes:
1. Includes price of the certificate and all conformity assessment activities and services provided by ASME and its auditors to initiate and complete a survey. Price will differ when an Additional Resource is added or a re-survey is required.
2. Includes price of all conformity assessment activities and services provided by ASME and its auditors to initiate and complete an audit. Price will differ when an Additional Resource is added or a re-audit is required.
 

Advance Deposit 

ASME events are scheduled upon receipt of an advance deposit.

  • For initial issuance, 50% of the amount on the proforma invoice is required
  • For annual maintenance of QPS certification, full payment of the amount on the proforma invoice is required
Updated proforma invoice provided at the time an application is reviewed and accepted by ASME staff.
 

Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion-Resistant Vessels (RTP) Certification

New/Renewal

Certificates: $4,250.00 per certificate and Advance Deposit: $11,000.00

Certification Mark: $400.00 per stamp plus applicable tax and shipping
Note: The Certification Mark fee only applies to new Certificate Holders or Certificate Holders who would like additional marks.


Common Program Fees

Application Late Fee: $1,000.00

Administrative Remote Support Activity: $825.00 per scheduled activity

Cancellation Fee Schedule:
**The fees listed below will be charged in addition to any non-refundable travel expenses made by the ASME audit team due to ASME assesment dates being scheduled.

  • Withdrawal of application prior to scheduling: $1,100.00
  • Withdrawal of application and/or Cancellation after Acceptance, Postponement of offered dates, or Not Acknowledging offered dates**: $2,200.00
  • Withdrawal of application and/or Cancellation of scheduled dates within 2 months of the event date**: $3,850.00
  • Withdrawal of application and/or Cancellation of scheduled dates within 1 month of the event date**: $6,600.00

Certificate Revisions: $300.00 each occurrence:  If you are an AIA, BPE, MO, NQA, QPS or RTP certificate holder, a manual review or onsite audit may be required to execute requested certificate revision.

  • Certificate Scope Change - For programs requiring a manual review by an ASME Team Leader, such as, AIA, BPE, MO, NQA, and RTP, the change fee will be $1,250.00 each occurrence
  • Company Name Change
  • Company Name Change and Plant Location Change
  • Plant Location Change

Expedited Joint Review (BPV Only): $2,750.00

Expedited Joint Review Cancellation (BPV Only): $2,750.00

Extension of Certificate Expiration (Late): $2,200.00 all certificate on an application

Extension of Certificate Expiration (Work-In-Progress): $2,200.00 per certificate

Manual/Document Review: $1,500.00 each occurrence

General Notes:

  • Prices are based on USD and are subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact the ASME Certification & Accreditation Department at ca@asme.org.
  • ASME's policy is that all applicant companies submit requested certificate(s) fees, stamp fees, postage fee and advance deposit prior to being scheduled.
  • It is required that renewal applications, certificate fees, and advance deposit be received by ASME at least six months prior to the expiration date of current certificate(s).
  • Cancellation of survey dates and withdrawal of applications is subject to a monetary penalty.
  • If the applicant withdraws their application after the remittance is received by ASME, there is an administrative fee of $1,100.00, which will be deducted from the original remittance.
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