Documentation Guidelines 

To apply for an ASCP BOC credential examination, you must verify that you meet the specific eligibility requirements for academic, training, and/or experience, based on the category and route of application. Before you submit your application closely review the documentation guidelines to ensure the most efficient processing of your application. 

Explore Credentials for specific eligibility requirements for your desired credential.

Documentation Submission Rules and Notices 

  • All documents submitted to the ASCP BOC must be in English. 
  • All documents must contain the name of the applicant as it appears on their examination application/ASCP customer record. 
  • All signatures must be original, handwritten signatures; electronic signatures are not acceptable. 
  • All documents must be PDF documents; pictures are not acceptable. 
  • Documents must be no larger than 10 MB. 
  • Applications may be started and “saved for later” for up to 30 days. 
  • Documentation form(s) and Letters of Authenticity must be uploaded with the application; documentation sent via mail or email will not be reviewed or processed. 
  • Multiple documentation forms and/or Letters of Authenticity may be submitted to verify completion of all necessary training. 
  • All documentation submitted with an application becomes the property of the ASCP BOC. 
  • All documents and applications are processed in the order they are received. 
  • All documentation submitted with an application, including transcripts, foreign transcript evaluations, and documentation forms, is subject to audit to verify authenticity. 

Testing Accommodations 

The ASCP BOC provides consideration for requested testing accommodations due to a documented disability. Requests for accommodations must be received prior to application using the Testing Accommodations process. 

Academic Education 

If high school graduation, college credits, and/or a degree are required to meet the eligibility requirements, you must request that an official transcript be sent to the ASCP BOC.  

Visit the following sections for additional information on verifying your academic education. 

Already ASCP BOC Credentialed 

When applying for an ASCP BOC credential that has valid certification as an eligibility requirement, the applicant’s prior ASCP BOC credential must be in a current CMP cycle to be considered valid. 

If you are previously ASCP BOC credentialed, and have a legible, official transcript already on file from a previous application that verifies a degree or specific coursework requirements have been met, you may not be required to submit an additional transcript. For all applications, staff has the right to request the submission of an official transcript verifying the academic requirements for the category and route of application have been met. 

Experience or Training Requirements 

If required for the category and route under which you are applying, laboratory experience must be completed and documented before submitting your application and application fee. The appropriate documentation forms for the category and route must be submitted. Explore Credentials to find and download the necessary form(s).  

All training and experience documentation forms must be submitted with a Letter of Authenticity.  

Visit the following sections for additional information on verifying your training or experience.