Recertification
the ABC certificates expire on the fifth anniversary of certification. The recertification program has been designed to encourage professional involvement and to ensure continued competency in the field of certification.
The recertification requirements, including the supporting records requirements, are defined below in the document titled Point Structure (09-0608S).
The ABC will not process or retain professional development reports if a certificant has met all of the point requirements for recertification. Prior to completing professional development reports, please review your current standing in your certificant record on the Members Only Access of this website. The ABC will only review and confirm documentation to ensure that a certificant meets recertification requirements. If you have met your recertification requirement, the points reflected on your points chart in your certificant record will reflect what was reviewed and may not reflect all points you claimed.
PLEASE NOTE: The ABC has fielded a number of questions regarding claiming points for the new Forensic DNA and Biological Evidence Screening certifications. As long as the workshop has relevancy to both screening and DNA, it can count for both. There will be some overlap based on the examination blueprints which can be found on the relevant examination pages. A certificant may claim the same workshop towards both certifications but cannot claim the same workshop in Section II AND the specialty.
The recertification requirements, including the supporting records requirements, are defined below in the document titled Point Structure (09-0608S).
The ABC will not process or retain professional development reports if a certificant has met all of the point requirements for recertification. Prior to completing professional development reports, please review your current standing in your certificant record on the Members Only Access of this website. The ABC will only review and confirm documentation to ensure that a certificant meets recertification requirements. If you have met your recertification requirement, the points reflected on your points chart in your certificant record will reflect what was reviewed and may not reflect all points you claimed.
PLEASE NOTE: The ABC has fielded a number of questions regarding claiming points for the new Forensic DNA and Biological Evidence Screening certifications. As long as the workshop has relevancy to both screening and DNA, it can count for both. There will be some overlap based on the examination blueprints which can be found on the relevant examination pages. A certificant may claim the same workshop towards both certifications but cannot claim the same workshop in Section II AND the specialty.
Please note the following when completing your electronic packet:
- Reporting Form: This electronic form combines the Professional Development Report (09-0601F) and the Recertification Declaration Form (09-0612F). It can accommodate up to two specialties. If you are reporting points for more than two specialties, you will need to create a second submission. Only include the points for the additional specialties on the second submission. If you have questions or concerns regarding this process, please contact the Registrar for more guidance (abcregistrar@criminalistics.com).
- Supporting Documents: You must submit supporting documents for activities claimed on the Professional Development Report. If you are claiming points for an activity, you will be required to attach supporting documentation with that activity. Ensure that you have all of your supporting documentation ready and in a digital format with a file name that easily identifies the document.
- The form will allow you to save your work and return.
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Requirements
Due March 1:
June 1: Packets may be submitted up until June 1. After June 1, no recertification points may be claimed and the certificant will be placed on suspension until the fees are paid and the Rules of Professional Conduct are received. September 1: After September 1, certification will be revoked. |
Fees
Annual Maintenance Fee: $80 Packets received March 2-June 1 Late Fee: $25 + Maintenance Packets received after June 1 Penalty Fee: $150 + Maintenance PLEASE NOTE:
Effective January 1, 2024, the fees will be increasing to the following: Annual Maintenance Fee: $100 Packets received March 2-June 1 Late Fee: $50 + Maintenance Packets received after June 1 Penalty Fee: $175 + Maintenance |
Submission LinksOther Important LinksContinuing Education LinksSample Recertification FormsThese forms are available for reference to use when compiling your recertification information. These forms are not for submission.
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