# How do I create a new certificate?

1. Click on **New.**
2. Select the **Certificate type.  
    [![newcertificate.png](https://docs.mxsuite.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/newcertificate.png)](https://docs.mxsuite.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/newcertificate.png)** 
    - **Annual**: A survey will be planned annually for this certificate.
    - **Intermediate**: A survey will be planned for some time between the date of issue and the date of expiry.
    - **None**: Use this type when no intermediate surveys are required.
3. Complete all required fields.
4. Click on **Save & close.**

<p class="callout info">If a certificate is entered with an issue date but without an expiry date, enter a 0 in **Renewal after**. This will remove the expiry date from the screen.</p>