The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) serves as primary verifier for all ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
Before placing your first order, you will be prompted to create a user profile, including the user name and password that you will use whenever you return to the site. Each transaction is $13.00 payable by credit card. (Please do not place duplicate orders for one request as fees are not refundable.)
In order to verify an ASCP certification, you will need the first and last name that the individual used at the time of certification and one or more of the following:
- Certification Category
- ASCP Customer ID Number (this is an 8 digit customer number, not the certification number)
- Social Security Number
You will receive your results on screen when you place your order. (There is a print screen option.) If the data provided on the order form does not match the online database, you will be instructed to submit additional information to the ASCP Board of Certification for further research.
- Newly Certified: Please do not submit requests for verification of certification prior to receiving your exam score report by mail, usually within 10 business days after the date of examination. Refunds will not be issued for verification orders submitted early.
- Qualifications: ASCP Qualifications are not verified through National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). Please use a copy of your certificate to verify your qualification.
- Verification of Certification to Requester (Employers and Individuals)
Verifications may be completed online with immediate feedback, for a nominal fee through National Student Clearinghouse (NSC).
ASCP certification is public record. Inquiries about an individual’s certification status will be answered with the category, certification number and certification validation period.
Please note: New certificants (within the last 4 - 6 weeks) may not yet be in the current database. If so, you may be instructed to refer your verification request to the ASCP for further research after you place your order.
- Request Examination Score/Verification of Certification to third parties by Mail (State Medical Boards, employers, etc.)
Please mail your request authorizing the release of your verification/score to a third party (provide address) with a check for $15.00 to ASCP/Board of Certification, 3462 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1033. Verification and/or score reports are processed and mailed from our office within 7-10 business days.
OR go to National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and request verification of certification for $13.00 payable by credit card. E-mail your NSC transaction ID number to verification@ascp.org with your request and authorization to have your verification/score report mailed to a third party (provide address). These requests are processed and mailed from our office within 2-3 business days.
- Verification of Certification for New York State Licensure by Mail
Please mail your request authorizing the release of your verification/score to New York State with a check for $15.00 to ASCP/Board of Certification, 3462 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1033. Verification and score reports are processed and mailed from our office within 7-10 business days
OR go to National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and request verification of certification for $13.00 payable by credit card. E-mail your NSC transaction ID number to verification@ascp.org with your request and authorization to have your verification/score report mailed to the New York State Division of Professional Licensing Services (provide address). These requests are processed and mailed from our office within 2-3 business days.
- Verification of Certification for California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana and Tennessee
California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana and Tennessee Departments of Health accept e-mailed verification of certification directly from the ASCP for state licensure purposes.
Please mail your request authorizing the release of your verification to California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana and Tennessee (provide email address) with a check for $15.00 to ASCP/Board of Certification, 3462 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1033. Verifications are processed and e-mailed from our office within 7-10 business days
OR go to National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and request verification of certification by e-mail for $13.00 payable by credit card. E-mail a copy of your NSC Transaction ID number to verification@ascp.org with your request and authorization to have your verification e-mailed to a California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana or Tennessee (provide email address). These requests are processed and e-mailed from our office within 2-3 business days.
ASCP Valid Certification Explanation
Individuals who became certified in the entry level categories beginning in January 2004, Pathologist’ Assistants, and individuals who became certified in the specialist and diplomate categories beginning in January 2006 receive a time limited certificate verifying their certification. This Certificate of Qualification document signifies that an individual’s ASCP certification in the designated category is valid for a period of three years. These individuals are required to participate in the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) to maintain a valid ASCP certification every three years. The CMP is also required for all active NCA certificants who are not ASCP certified prior to January 1, 2004.
For those individuals who are ASCP certified prior to January 2004, there is no time limit on their certification. A Certificate of Qualification indicates an award date. Certification for these individuals does not expire.
The U.S. has several states which require licensure or certification to work as an MT or MLT. Effective June 1, 2007, the MT(ASCPi) examination is recognized as an approved exam for California Licensure. Each state has its own set of rules and guidelines, so you must contact the licensure agency in each state for information about these requirements.
We have provided the name, address and telephone number as a point of contact and information only for those states that require licensure or certification (in state of Georgia) for Medical Laboratory Scientist and other laboratory personnel. Because health care regulation is an ever-changing process, it is important that you direct all inquiries to the state department at the phone numbers and addresses listed below: