Conversion to Emeritus
You can apply for Emeritus status if you meet the following conditions:
Emeritus is not a certification status, which is why you must be leaving the field to apply for Emeritus. Once granted Emeritus status, you will no longer be certified, although your status of leaving forensics in good standing with the ABC will be identified on the ABC website. Emeritus status is not a certification status, but an acknowledgement of continued good standing or service to the organization, there is no credential or letter designation. However, the ABC does allow for individuals with approved Emeritus status to indicate this status on resumes, CV's, etc. Indication should be made in such a way to clearly communicate that the individual is not currently certified.
If you decide you want to be certified again, you must re-apply to the ABC and re-take a current certification examination.
If you wish to convert your certification to Emeritus, please complete the application through the button below.
- You must be leaving the field of forensics.
- You must be in good standing at the time of the request for conversion.
- You must have maintained certification for a minimum of 10 years.
Emeritus is not a certification status, which is why you must be leaving the field to apply for Emeritus. Once granted Emeritus status, you will no longer be certified, although your status of leaving forensics in good standing with the ABC will be identified on the ABC website. Emeritus status is not a certification status, but an acknowledgement of continued good standing or service to the organization, there is no credential or letter designation. However, the ABC does allow for individuals with approved Emeritus status to indicate this status on resumes, CV's, etc. Indication should be made in such a way to clearly communicate that the individual is not currently certified.
If you decide you want to be certified again, you must re-apply to the ABC and re-take a current certification examination.
If you wish to convert your certification to Emeritus, please complete the application through the button below.
Name Change
If you need to change your name please complete the application through the button below.
Legal documentation must be provided supporting the name change, examples include marriage certificates, legal name change certificates, etc. Documentation must include previous name and new name.
If you are requesting a new certificate, you must pay $15 per certificate issued.
Legal documentation must be provided supporting the name change, examples include marriage certificates, legal name change certificates, etc. Documentation must include previous name and new name.
If you are requesting a new certificate, you must pay $15 per certificate issued.
Certificate Replacement
If you need a replacement certificate, please complete the application through the button below. There is a $15 charge for each certificate requested.
Promotion from Affiliate
If you are currently an Affiliate and have satisfied all of the requirements for certification, you should apply for promotion.
See Affiliates page for more information.