Latent Print Certification
Certification Requirements
For general certification and recertification process information – refer to Section 7.0 of the Certification Program Operations Manual
For specific Latent Print requirements for certification/recertification – refer to Sections 8.7 and Section 8.9 Prerequisites of Certification in the Certification Program Operations Manual
Latent Print Certification Board (LPCB)
General Information
IAI Certification Program Operations Manual
Important message: The new test that was going to be implemented on 8/2022 has been postponed and the two references associated with that test are not required reading at this time. Notice will be given when an implementation date is decided.
Notice to Applicants: All applications submitted after 8/31/2022 will require the applicant to take part in the revised initial certification test which will include questions from Palm Prints Searching Smart by Ron Smith & Associates, Inc., 2021 and Fingerprints and Other Ridge Skin Impressions, 2nd Edition by Christophe Champod, Chris J. Lennard, Pierre Margot, Milutin Stoilovic, 2016, CRC Press.
Apply for a New / Renewal Certification or Update your Profile Information
Application for renewal may not be made more than 12 months prior to expiration date