IBFES Diplomate Recertification Application

The International Board of Forensic Engineering Sciences (IBFES) requires Diplomates to complete recertification every five years to maintain their professional certification.

This application also serves to update and standardize your official IBFES Diplomate record.

Before You Begin

Please have the following information available:

Current contact and professional information, including licenses and areas of expertise
Professional experience from the past five years
Details of five significant cases handled during that period
Professional activities and continuing education records sufficient to document at least 100 points under the IBFES recertification point system, including at least 20 practice credits

Review the Application Before You Begin

We recommend reviewing the recertification application before beginning the online form. You will be asked to provide information about your professional experience, significant casework, areas of expertise, and continuing education activities during the past five years.

Download the Recertification Application Review Copy (PDF)

This document is provided for preparation purposes only. All applications must be completed and submitted through the online form below.

Affidavit and Identification

A signed and notarized affidavit and two current forms of photo identification are also required. Instructions for submitting these documents are included in the application below.

Recertification Fees

A $250 recertification application fee is required, along with one of the following dues options:

Annual Billing: $170 per year for five years
Five-Year Prepaid: $800 for the full five-year period (save $50)

Payment instructions will be provided separately.

Application Review

Once your application and required documentation have been received, IBFES will review your submission for completeness and forward it for certification review. You will be contacted if additional information is needed.

Recertification is subject to IBFES approval and is not automatic upon submission or payment.

Please complete the application below.

Recertification 2026

Section I

Current Contact Information

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Post-Nominals

IBFES Certificate/Diplomate Number

IBFES Status or Title

Phone Number with Country Code

Alternate Phone Number with Country Code

Section II

Location and Citizenship

Mailing Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Citizenship

Section III

Professional Information

Company / Organization

Professional Title

Business Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Professional Licenses

Awards and Honors

Professional Society Involvement

Professional Website

Section IV

Areas of Expertise

Specific Areas of Expertise

Section V

Professional Experience

Please describe your professional experience during the past five years. For each position or engagement, include the employer or organization, location, dates of employment, position or title, and primary responsibilities. Include additional positions or engagements as needed.

Section VI

Case work

Five significant cases handled in the preceding five years

Section VII

Professional Activity and Continuing Education Credits

Report your professional activities and continuing education completed during the previous five years. Use the point values provided to calculate your score in each category, observing the stated category maximums.

A minimum of 100 total points, including at least 20 Practice Credits, is required for recertification. IBFES will review and verify points claimed.

Professional Activity	Points
Papers authored in refereed journals	10
Papers coauthored in refereed journals	5
Articles authored in engineering science publications	5
Papers orally presented at engineering science meetings	5

Maximum allowable points: 30

Total for your Professional Publications & Presentations

Academic Activity	Point Value
College or unit semester hour lasting a minimum of 20 hours total	10
College per unit quarter hour lasting a minimum of 8 hours total	6
Online courses in Engineering Science	1 per hour
Teaching any of the above	Same points as students
Engineering Science Papers (previous 5 years)	1 per hour

Maximum allowable points: 30

Total for your Academic Activities

Community Volunteer Activity	Point Value
Talks to schools or groups on Engineering Science	1 per talk
Talks to business or professional groups	2 per talk
Volunteer activities using Engineering Science (specify)	2 per activity
Volunteer activities not using Engineering Science (specify)	1 per activity

Maximum allowable points: 20

Total for your Community Volunteerism

Self-Study Activity	Point Value
Engineering, scientific, and professional publications	1 per hour
Books, periodicals, journals, and case studies	1 per hour
Online technical literature or searches	1 per hour

Maximum allowable points: 20

Self-Study Credits

Practice Activity	Point Value
Forensic engineering sciences practice – up to 10% of professional time	2 per year
Forensic engineering sciences practice – 10% to 20% of professional time	4 per year
Forensic engineering sciences practice – 20% to 40% of professional time	7 per year
Forensic engineering sciences practice – over 40% of professional time	10 per year
Cases prepared	2 per case
Depositions or testimony under oath	5 per case

Minimum required: 20 points | Maximum allowable: 40 points

Practice Credits

Professional Engagement Activity	Point Value
Membership in a national engineering science or forensic organization	2 each
Committee involvement in a national engineering science or forensic organization	2 each
Service as an officer, director, or committee chair	3 per year

Maximum allowable points: 20

Practice / Engagement Credits

Provide any necessary explainations

Total points claimed for all Forensic Science Activities

Sections VIII & IX

Affidavit and Notarization

To complete your recertification application, please email the following documents to admin@ibfes.org within 60 days:

Your completed, signed, and notarized IBFES Recertification Affidavit.
Copies of two current forms of photo identification, such as a driver’s license and passport.

Email subject: IBFES Recertification Documents – Your Full Name

If you prefer to upload your documents securely rather than send them by email, a private Proton Drive upload link can be provided upon request. Simply email admin@ibfes.org to request your link.

Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents have been received.

I understand that I must separately submit my signed and notarized affidavit and two forms of photo identification to IBFES before my recertification application can be considered complete.