Calculator · recertification deadline

When is your SNAP recertification due?

Most SNAP households must recertify every 6 or 12 months. Missing the deadline can mean a benefit gap or termination. Enter your certification start date and household type; we'll show your next recertification deadline and the window to submit paperwork.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-31

Sources

  • USDA FNS — SNAP recertification process
  • 7 CFR § 273.10(f) — certification periods (6, 12, or 24 months)
  • 7 CFR § 273.14 — recertification timing and notice requirements

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