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Certification Renewal

Requirements for Recertification

To renew Full Certification, evaluators must submit all required materials, pay the recertification fee, and attend the one‑day recertification training before their current certification expires.

Step 1: Email Required Materials

Send the following documents to Forensic.Certification@odhsoha.oregon.gov:

  • Completed application (form below)
  • Updated CV or résumé
  • Proof of current Oregon license to practice
  • Two redacted competency and/or criminal responsibility reports completed in Oregon within the past 24 months
    • If requesting eligibility to perform criminal responsibility evaluations, at least one sample must be a criminal responsibility evaluation.
    • If performing juvenile forensic evaluations, at least one sample must be a juvenile competency or criminal responsibility evaluation.

Step 2: Submit the Application Fee

The $250 non‑refundable fee must be paid by check payable to "Oregon State Hospital." Mail to:

Attn: Business Office
Oregon State Hospital
2600 Center St NE
Salem, OR 97301

Step 3: Register for Recertification Training

All evaluators must attend the one‑day Oregon Forensic Evaluator Recertification Training. Go to NW Forensic's website to register. 

Forms

Oregon Certified Forensic Evaluator Application:

Guidelines for Submission of Redacted Reports for Review