ABC Application for Certification

Application for Certificate of Professional Competency in Criminalistics

v7.0 09/01/2026
Please read the instructions and the information page on the website carefully before completing the application
Personal Information
Name

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Is this how you wish your name to appear on your certificate?
Name as you wish it to appear on your certificate.

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home/Personal Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Personal Email address
example@example.com
Certification Information
Have you applied for certification with the ABC before?
Date of your previous application

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Previous names used on applications
Applicant Number from Previous Application
Is there an examination offering that you wish to attend?
Please note that this does not guarantee you a seat at the examination. You must still complete our Request for Examination Seat form found on the website.
Location of Offering
Date of Offering

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Select the certifications that you are applying for. Please note that each examination requires a separate application fee.
Professional Qualifications
Present Employer
Date of Employment

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Current Job Title
Date started current job.

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Briefly describe your job duties:
Upload a copy of your Authorization to Perform Work or equivalent record to demonstrate that you have been approved to perform work in your selected discipline(s).

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List Forensic Organizations to which you belong (regional, national, and international):
Are you currently certified by any other forensic organization?
List Certifications
Upload certificate(s).

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Previous employment. Please include only positions in the field of forensic science, listing the most recent first.

Rows	Employed by	Title	Dates of Employment
Employer
Employer
Employer
Employer

Education. Please list the most recent and most relevant first.

Rows	Institution	Dates Attended	Degree and Major
Education
Education
Education
Education

Provide a copy of your diploma(s), official transcript(s), or other information verifying your degree and major. Redact your birthday and/or Social Security Number if those items are present on your document.

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Preferred Contact Information
Which mailing address do you prefer us to use?
Which phone number do you prefer us to use?
Which email address do you prefer us to use?
Professional References

List the name, affiliation, and contact information of two professional references practicing in the field of forensic science. The references listed must be the same individuals who complete the required reference forms. At least one reference must be your direct supervisor or technical leader.

NOTE: References cannot be a close family member (e.g. spouse, parent, or sibling,) ABC Directors, ABC Examination Committee Chair, ABC Credentials Committee members, or ABC Contractors. If you are unsure if you references hold one of these positions, our About Us page lists our current personnel.
Technical Leader or Direct Supervisor
Name of your technical leader or direct supervisor

First NameLast Name
E-mail of technical leader or direct supervisor
example@example.com
Phone Number of technical leader or direct supervisor
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Employer
Title
Second Professional Reference
Name of second professional reference

First NameLast Name
Email of second professional reference
example@example.com
Phone Number of second professional reference
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Employer
Title
Statement of Application Confirmation

Please provide the name of your laboratory director or immediate supervisor. They will receive a copy of your application and will be required to attest to the accuracy of the information submitted. If you are unable to obtain a signature from your Laboratory Director or Immediate Supervisor, you must utilize a witness with similar knowledge.
Please indicate below if you are able to provide the name and e-mail of your laboratory director (preferred) or immediate supervisor.
Name of laboratory director or immediate supervisor

First NameLast Name
E-mail address of laboratory director or immediate supervisor
example@example.com
I am unable to have this application reviewed and confirmed by the laboratory director or my immediate supervisor due to the following reasons:
Name of Witness

First NameLast Name
Position
Relationship to Applicant
Email of Witness
example@example.com
Preferred Addresss

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Preferred Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Preferred e-mail
example@example.com
Please note that the ABC allows for Testing Accommodations for qualifying candidates. Applications for testing accommodations must be received 60 days prior to sitting for an examination. Visit our website for more information.
Application Declaration
Please read the declaration below.
Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
How will you be paying your application fee? NOTE: If you are applying for more than one certification and wish to pay online now, please choose to have an invoice sent to you.
Checks can be mailed to:

ABC Registrar

PO Box 418

Gardiner, ME 04345
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Application for Certificate of Professional Competency in Criminalistics

Please read the instructions and the information page on the website carefully before completing the application

Personal Information

Certification Information

Professional Qualifications

Preferred Contact Information

Technical Leader or Direct Supervisor

Second Professional Reference

Statement of Application Confirmation

Application Declaration