NVLAP GENERAL APPLICATION (REV. 2024-01-08) PAGE 1 OF 5

N 

GENERAL APPLICATION FOR NEW LABORATORIES 

Instructions for completing the application for accreditation

1. To fill in and save this application form, you must have the latest version of the Adobe Reader

software installed on your computer. This software is freely available from the Adobe Reader

website.*

2. Thoroughly review the accreditation requirements published in NIST Handbook 150, NVLAP

Procedures and General Requirements, and in the handbook of the Laboratory Accreditation

Program(s) (LAP) for which you are applying. These requirements are published on the LAP

webpage for each program. See http://www.nist.gov/nvlap/.

3. Complete this interactive fillable General Application Form by entering the requested information in

each highlighted box or field. To move from one field to the next, press the Tab key.

4. The laboratory's Authorized Representative (AR) must sign page 4 of the General Application to

signify agreement with the NVLAP Conditions for Accreditation.

5. Send this application to NVLAP at nvlap@nist.gov. It is recommended that you retain a copy for

your records. A one-time Initial Application Fee is also required to be submitted in order to process

this application form. See below for information to remit the required Initial Application Fee. Once

payment is received and the application form is processed, NVLAP will email an acknowledgment

to the AR, along with user account information, a link to the NIWS laboratory portal, and

instructions for completing the remaining application steps through the NIWS.**

6. For more information, go to NVLAP’s website, http://www.nist.gov/nvlap/, and click on “Apply for

Accreditation.” For assistance, contact NVLAP by phone, (301) 975-4016; fax, (301) 926 2884; or

email, nvlap@nist.gov.

National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program

* Software is identified in order to assist users of this information service. In no case does such identification

imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

** If the remaining application steps are not completed within six months of receipt of this form, the application 

may be canceled.
NVLAP GENERAL APPLICATION (REV. 2024-01-08) PAGE 2 OF 5

N 

GENERAL APPLICATION FOR NEW LABORATORIES 

National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program

Payment for the Initial Application Fee can be remitted in one of the following methods:

Regular Postal Mail Only: 

NIST 

P.O. Box 6200-12 

Portland, OR 97228-6200 

Courier Deliveries & Postal Services Requiring Signature:

U.S. Bank Government Lockbox

Attn: U.S. Department of Commerce NIST 6200-12

17650 NE Sandy Blvd.

Portland, OR 97230

Credit card or ACH: 

Go to: https://pay.gov/paygov/forms/formInstance.html?agencyFormId=31608926

Wire payment:

U.S. Dept of Treasury 

Payment details field: CL329930001

33 Liberty Street 

ABA#: 021030004

New York, NY 10045 

ALC#: 13060001

202-874-7132

Instructions for completing the application for accreditation (continued)

7. Complete the Accounting data and Billing information along with submission of payment of the

Initial Application Fee to allow for the processing of the application.

Accounting Data

Business Partner Network (BPN) or DUNS Number

NIST BPN: 929956050

Laboratory BPN or DUNS: _______________________

Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN)

NIST TIN: 53 0205706 

Laboratory EIN or TIN No: _______________________

Billing Information

Lab Billing Information **Bill to Lab/Affiliate is the Lab or Affiliate paying the Invoice

Bill To Lab/Affliate: _______________________________________________________

Bill to Address: __________________________________________________________

Bill to Phone: ____________________________________________________________

Bill to Email: _____________________________________________________________
NVLAP GENERAL APPLICATION (REV. 2024-01-08) PAGE 3 of 5

DATE : NVLAP LAB CODE:

NVLAP GENERAL APPLICATION

1. LEGAL NAME AND FULL ADDRESS of the laboratory.

Laboratory Name

Address (Line 1)

Address (Line 2)

City State ZIP + 4 

Foreign City Foreign Postal Code

Country

2. LABORATORY NAME AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR ON THE CERTIFICATE AND SCOPE

OF ACCREDITATION
NVLAP GENERAL APPLICATION (REV. 2024-01-08) PAGE 4 OF 5

DATE : NVLAP LAB CODE:

3. LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (LAP) for which the laboratory is applying.

You may select more than one program.

Acoustical Testing Services

Asbestos Fiber Analysis

Biometrics Testing

Calibration Laboratories

Carpet and Carpet Cushion

Construction Materials Testing

Efficiency of Electric Motors

Electromagnetic Compatibility &Telecom.

Energy Efficient Lighting Products

Fasteners and Metals

4. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE of the laboratory. The Authorized Representative is

responsible for ensuring that the laboratory complies with the conditions and criteria for

accreditation. This person's name will appear in NVLAP directories and on Scopes of

Accreditation. The Authorized Representative will receive all NVLAP correspondence, receive

proficiency testing materials and reports, and be contacted about on-site assessments.

Name:

Title:

Phone No.: Fax No.:

E-Mail:

Federal Warfare System(s)

Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

ITST: Common Criteria Testing

ITST: Cryptographic & Security Testing 

ITST: Healthcare Information Tech. Testing 

Law Enforcement and Correct. Equipment

Radiation Detection Instruments 

Thermal Insulation Materials 

Voting System Testing 
DATE : NVLAP LAB CODE:

CONDITIONS FOR ACCREDITATION

To become accredited and maintain accreditation, a laboratory shall agree in writing to comply with the following NVLAP 

conditions for accreditation: 

a) comply at all times with the NVLAP requirements for accreditation as set forth in NIST Handbook 150 and relevant

technical documents, including any changes to those requirements;

b) fulfill the accreditation procedure, especially to receive the assessment team and allow access to information,

documents, and records;

c) when the laboratory conducts activities at clients’ sites, have arrangements to provide access to the assessment team;

d) pay the fees charged to the applicant laboratory as determined by NVLAP, and maintain relevant financial agreements;

e) participate in proficiency testing as required; 

f) follow NVLAP conditions for referencing accreditation status (see Annex A and Annex E);

g) resolve all nonconformities;

h) report to NVLAP within 30 days any significant changes relevant to its accreditation, in any aspect of its status or

operation relating to:

 legal, commercial, organizational, or ownership status,

 organization, top management, or ley personnel, including Authorized Representative and Approved Signatories,

 main policies,

 resources and location, including equipment, facilities, and working environment, where significant,

 scope of accreditation, or

 other matters that may affect the laboratory's ability to comply with the requirements of NIST Handbook 150

and/or relevant technical documents; 

i) return to NVLAP the Certificate of Accreditation and the Scope of Accreditation should it be requested to do so by

NVLAP.

In addition to the confidentiality provisions of NIST Handbook 150 paragraph 1.7, NVLAP (administered by NIST) and

the laboratory seeking accreditation acknowledge and agree that the accreditation assessments and proficiency testing 

work done by NIST/NVLAP is done in accordance with the authority granted to NIST by Title 15 United States Code

Section 3710a. The Parties further agree that to the extent permitted by law, NIST will protect information obtained 

during application, on-site assessment, proficiency testing, evaluation, and accreditation from disclosure pursuant to

Title 15 USC 3710a(c)(7)(A) and (7)(B) for a period of five (5) years after it is obtained.

For the first five years that laboratory information is held by NVLAP, both confidentiality provisions will be in force —

NIST Handbook 150 and 15USC3710a. Information in NVLAP's possession for more than five years will continue to be

held in confidence under the provision of NIST Handbook 150.

As the applicant laboratory's Authorized Representative, I agree to the above conditions for accreditation. I attest

that all statements made in this application are correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith.

Signature Date 

Printed Name 

NVLAP GENERAL APPLICATION (REV. 2024-01-08) PAGE 5 of 5