Applications & Fees

Required Application Materials

Application Fees

  • Application Fee: $330 for AMS Members / $660 for Non-members*
  • Reapplication Fee: $100 for AMS Members / $200 for Non-members
  • CBM Examination Fee: $60 for remote proctoring exam / $75 for exam administered at United States testing facility / $85 for exam administered at international testing facility
  • Annual CBM & TV/Radio Seal Renewal Fee: $200 for AMS Members / $500 for Non-members

*Non-members may apply for AMS membership and pay the member rate; application fee does not include CBM Examination Fee paid directly to the Prometric SMT testing center each time the CBM exam is scheduled.

Appeals procedures

† Many television stations will cover the application and/or renewal cost of the CBM for their meteorologists. The Board of Broadcast Meteorologists has created talking points to help facilitate a discussion with a news director on the investment value of the CBM:

  • Brings more credibility to the station since viewers are assured there is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist on staff who has science knowledge of weather and how it works, and is able to communicate that in an understandable, tangible way.
  • Recognizes meteorologists for the dedication they put into forecasting and delivering/presenting the most accurate forecast possible to their viewers.
  • A CBM will allow the meteorologist an avenue for growth through continuing education from AMS conferences, programs, and webinars 
  • Public station events such as weather or science-related school visits or weather radio programming events can be counted towards recertification points to help motivate a CBM, retaining their certification status. 
  • It is the highest seal a meteorologist can have, that can only be earned by holding an accredited meteorology degree
  • Once a meteorologist holds a CBM seal, it will differentiate them from other forecasters in the market