Request a Certification Letter
Need a formal ABR certification letter or a replacement certificate? Learn how to submit your request, what’s included, and the associated fees.
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Whether you’re currently in the certification process or already a diplomate, you can request a formal certification letter or a replacement certificate printed on linen paper with the ABR’s official raised seal.
For Candidates (Not Yet Certified)
If you’re still in the Initial Certification process or your board eligibility period has expired, your letter will include:
- Your name and date of birth
- The discipline you’re pursuing or pursued
- Your exam history (pass results only), if requested
- Your current board eligibility status:
- Enrolled, not yet eligible — you’re in the certification process but haven’t completed training
- Board eligible — you’re eligible for certification until a specified date
- Not certified, not board eligible — you’re past the eligibility period and aren’t certified
Third-party requests will only include exam results if authorized by the candidate.
You can request a printed letter by filling out our Verification Letter Request. Doing so will cost:
- $30 for self-verification
- $100 for third-party requests
After submitting your request, we’ll send you a PayPal invoice within three to five business days.
For Certified Diplomates
If you’re ABR certified, the information is already publicly available at no charge through our Check A Certification tool.
If you need a formal version of this information, you can request a printed letter by filling out our Verification Letter Request. Doing so will cost:
- $30 for self-verification
- $100 for third-party requests
You can request your exam history to be included (pass results only). Third-party requests will only include exam results if authorized by the diplomate.
After submitting your request, we’ll send you a PayPal invoice within three to five business days.
Request a Replacement or Duplicate Certificate
It will cost $100 (per copy) to receive a replacement or duplicate of your original certificate.
Once your request is submitted, we’ll add the fee to your account in myABR. We’ll notify you when it’s time to pay, and once we receive your payment, we’ll let you know when to expect your certificate.
