MLBPA AGENT CERTIFICATION
The Major League Baseball Players Association (“MLBPA”) is the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all Major League Baseball Players, Minor League Baseball Players who are employed by a Major League Club (“Club”) in the United States and Canada, and individuals who may become Major or Minor League Baseball Players.
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As stated in the MLBPA’s Agent Regulations, an individual is prohibited from engaging in activities which require MLBPA certification unless and until that individual has been certified by the MLBPA.
There are four different types of MLBPA Certification: General Certified Agents, Certified Minor League Agents, Limited Certified Agents, and Expert Agent Advisors.
AGENT CERTIFICATION
The MLBPA accepts applications for agent certification from January 1 to May 1 of every year. The deadline to be eligible to take the 2025 agent exam is May 1, 2025.
The 2025 MLBPA Agent Exam will take place in September 2025. The exact date of the exam will be determined in the Spring of 2025. The exam will take place online with remote proctoring. The MLBPA will also conduct an online preparatory session prior to the exam.
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To be eligible for MLBPA Certification, an applicant must:
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Read, understand and agree to the MLBPA Regulations Governing Player Agents;
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Complete the online Application for MLBPA Certification;
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Submit a non-refundable Application fee of $2,500;
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Submit a signed “Declaration by Applicant”;
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Provide permission for the MLBPA to conduct a background investigation;
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Successfully complete the background investigation;
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Pass the written examination; and
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Submit to the MLBPA a valid and appropriate designation form applicable to the type of certification sought.
CONTACT
For more information about the application process and answers to commonly asked questions, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions concerning an Application or the Agent Regulations, please contact Robert Guerra at rguerra@mlbpa.org, Aisha Hope at AishaH@mlbpa.org or 212-826-0808.