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American Board of Criminalistics
PO Box 1358
Palmetto, FL 34220

COVID19 Response


The ABC is monitoring the current situation regarding COVID19.  We are aware of the hardships that the current situation will create for our certificants.  We will continue to work with candidates and certificants to ensure that they are not penalized as a result of shutdowns, work-stoppages, meeting cancellations, etc.  As the situation progresses, the Board will be making decisions on how to proceed with regards to recertification deadlines and application extensions.
 
If you anticipate sitting for an examination or field test, we encourage you to read our Exam Sitting Guidelines. The ABC will strive to offer certification and field testing examinations in a manner that complies with the most currently accepted healthy and safety practices.
COVID19 Exam Sitting Guidelines
If you have further questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office via e-mail at abcregistrar@criminalistics.com.

Current Exam Offerings

Submit the Request for ABC Examination Seat (09-0310F) form with the sitting fee
​at least 60 days prior to the exam date:

ABC Registrar
P.O. Box 1358
Palmetto, FL 34220

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      • Online Proficiency Testing Review Submission
    • Conversion to Emeritus, Name Change, Certificate Replacement
    • Dormancy of Certification
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    • Comp Crim
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      • Bio Screen
      • Forensic DNA
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