Lead-Based Paint

Online Forms

DEQ is pleased to announce the new online application/reporting system, nForm! The much-anticipated release of the new nForm online system means that Lead-Based Paint (LBP) and Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) applications may now be submitted online. The nForm system will allow you to:

Electronically enter DEQ certification applications and supporting documents
Pay online and print a receipt
Benefit from quicker turnaround time
Communicate directly with the DEQ through nForm
Reduce errors, as required fields must be completed before the submission is accepted
Track the status of an application/submission
Reduce paperwork, since submissions are stored in nForm under the registered user account
Print certificates from nForm after applications are approved – no more waiting for them to come in the mail!
- Note: Individual LBP ID cards will still be received through the mail

DEQ encourages all customers to use nForm for applications, reporting, and payments. To access the system, click the links below. For questions and assistance with using nForm, please call (405) 702-4100 and ask for a Lead-Based Paint team member.

nForm Home – to register for an account and search for forms

Air Forms – to view all LBP/RRP program forms

DEQ has created the following guidance and training videos to help users with nForm. Videos have been grouped in a Youtube playlist.

nForm User Guide (pdf) – updated December 20, 2023
nForm Training Videos: (View full Youtube playlist)
- 📺 How to Register for nForm; 📺 Correction Requests; 📺 RRP Application; 📺 LBP Firm Application; 📺 LBP Individual Certification

Certification Reminders

Here are the required items needed for each LBP application and the timeline for which each should be submitted to DEQ.

Initial Certification

Requirements:

Complete initial application
initial fees (unless claiming exemption)
citizenship affidavit
meet experience/education requirement
initial class course completion certificate(s)
pass certification exam

Certification: Date complete application and supporting documents are received/processed through March 31 or beginning following year starting April 1 through March 31 (note – initial course completion certificate expires 6 months after class was taken).[/su_note]

Renewal Certification

Requirements:

Complete renewal application
renewal fees (unless claiming exemption)
renewal class course completion certificate
quarterly reports for previous certification year
OTC compliance

Certification:

If complete application and supporting documents are received between January 15 and April 30 – certification is from April 1 through March 31; if complete application and supporting documents are received later than April 30, see reinstatement certification information

Reinstatement Certification

Requirements: Within 1 year of expired certification:

complete reinstatement application
initial fees (unless claiming exemption)
refresher course completion certificate (note – refresher course completion certificate expires 12 months after class was taken)
quarterly reports for inactive year and previously certified year
OTC compliance, reinstatement request letter

Certification: Date complete application and supporting documents are received/processed through March 31; if received outside of 1 year expiration, see initial certification information

Note: All certifications expire on March 31, regardless of certification start date. The cost of reinstatement is the same as initial certification fees. LBP Contractors can save half the cost if they recertify by the renewal deadline (April 30).

Background Checks: Criminal history is not considered when reviewing applications.

The Oklahoma Lead-Based Paint Management Act designates DEQ as the official agency for implementing the Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Management Program. The DEQ LBP and the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) programs oversee certification and re-certification of firms and contractors who work with lead-based paint or perform renovations in LBP potentially contaminated areas. This program also inspects work sites, enforces requirements where necessary, performs customer assistance and outreach, and offers public education regarding the health risks of lead-based paint.

Firms certified by EPA or another state will need to obtain certification from DEQ in order to operate in Oklahoma. Accreditation is required of all educational institutions that provide lead-based paint training for certification purposes. DEQ charges nonrefundable fees for certification and accreditation services.

Please contact the DEQ LBP program for more information.