Current US certification lead time

[ororush]

What is the current lead time for certifications in the US? I mailed my cert pkg 9/28/2021. So far check isn't cashed, no word from IBA.

 

[Ira]

I estimate it at 14-16 weeks right now. Check is cashed when the ride passes review.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association

 

[ororush]

Thanks Ira,

I truly appreciate your prompt response. Braaap!

Tony

 

[Baxter]

My certificate arrived today--about 15 to 16 weeks from the day I put my documentation in the mail.

Thanks!

 

[Brian Thorn]

I'm at 24 weeks on pending Mile Eater certs.

 

[Hammer]

I am now waiting 20 weeks for Saddle Sore 1600.

 

[ororush]

My certificate arrived today--about 15 to 16 weeks from the day I put my documentation in the mail.

Thanks!

Thanks Baxter, that's the same timeframe that Iron Butt Ira gave me.

 

[AwDang]

@Ira
Whats the mailing delay of certs from paypal receipt?
my ride has been approved and paid.

Thanks!

 

[Ira]

It can take some time for Mike to review each and every certificate before he signs it. It then goes through a few more steps before it is mailed.

 

[AwDang]

It can take some time for Mike to review each and every certificate before he signs it. It then goes through a few more steps before it is mailed.

Thanks!
In had no idea each cert was personally autographed by the boss.

 

[jimfox3]

I emailed my application August 11 of this year. I have heard nothing since receipt.

 

[Brian Thorn]

@Ira
Whats the mailing delay of certs from paypal receipt?
my ride has been approved and paid.

Thanks!

I received a note from Howard stating that it was at least two weeks from approval to mailing, but to not hold him to that as they were currently backed up.

 

[AwDang]

I received a note from Howard stating that it was at least two weeks from approval to mailing, but to not hold him to that as they were currently backed up.

Apparently so, it’s been 45 days so far

 

[Ira]

Apparently so, it’s been 45 days so far

Note that Howard was only speaking of Premier submissions. Non-Premier submissions are typically taking 14-6 weeks.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association

 

[Hammer]

Note that Howard was only speaking of Premier submissions. Non-Premier submissions are typically taking 14-6 weeks.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association

Hi Ira, I hear it is typically 14-16 weeks for a submission. My ride has submitted 26+ weeks ago. Is there anything way I could find out what might be the problem with it?

 

[AwDang]

Thanks Boss!!!
It was worth the wait.

 

[Jatbull]

Note that Howard was only speaking of Premier submissions. Non-Premier submissions are typically taking 14-6 weeks.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association

Hi IRA, I mailed my 1st SS1000 October 13, 2021. Tomorrow makes 16 weeks. Is there a way to know if it was received or being viewed? I am hopng to be certified before I embark on this year's rides....

 

[Ira]

Because of the large volume of mail we receive, I'm afraid we can't provide status information.

 

[Jatbull]

Thank you for your reply. I am planning an embedded SS1000/BBG in April. Is it OK to submit before being certified? Do I have to to a Butt Burner before going for the gold?

 

[Ira]

Thank you for your reply. I am planning an embedded SS1000/BBG in April. Is it OK to submit before being certified? Do I have to to a Butt Burner before going for the gold?

First, the basic rule is that if one ride by definition is completed within another, we only certify one of them. Everyone who completes a BBG has by definition also completed an SS1K. So we would only certify the BBG. Note that this is different with the SS1K/BB1500 combo, where it is possible to complete the BB1500 without necessarily completing the SS1K.

That said, the reason we want folks to complete at least an SS1K prior to attempting a BBG is because too many folks were attempting the BBG first and ended up biting off more than they could chew. Because you have completed an SS1K (even though it hasn't yet been certified), you have some idea of what the BBG will take. So proceed with the BBG portion of your plan.

Ira Agins
Iron Butt Association