New certification Referee
Get started at the U.S soccer learning center
Step by Step Instructions
Eligibility - 13 years or older
Log in or create a referee account on the US Soccer Learning Center (USSLC). There are three required safety certifications for all U.S. Soccer Officials.
Completion of all online coursework requirements. Online coursework requirements include:
- Online Referee Course – these modules will introduce the candidate to the Laws of the Game as well as how to prepare for and manage the game. Please Note – these modules will take approximately 4.5 hours to complete.
- Referee Quiz – after completing the first assignment, this quiz must be taken and passed.
- Introduction to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments (“Intro to Safety”).
- Laws of the Game Update 2024-25.
- SafeSport training – only required for those age 18 and older
- Background Screening – only required for those age 18 and older. The background screening is administered by US Soccer and costs $24. Please Note – the background screening can take 7-10 business days to process, so please complete this step as soon as possible. A successful screening is required BEFORE you attend the field session.
Mandatory attendance of an in-person session. This course requires the completion of both the online course materials noted above and an in-person field session. All elements must be satisfactorily completed to obtain a license.
Join assigning System
Upon successful completion of the referee course & certification, New Referees are encouraged to join our assigning system.
Recertification Referee
Get started at the U.S soccer learning center
Step by Step Instructions
- Go to Courses > Available Courses and select Recertifying Referees from the left side menu.
- Register for the 2026 MNSRC/US Soccer Online Re-Certification.
- Go to My Courses > Go to Classroom > Assignments and view your compliance assignment (depending on your age).
Note: Must complete any assignment not shown in green. The bottom of the screen will have your Referee License assignments.
Upon completion of all assignments and the test, USSLC will automatically approve your license