The instrument must give rise to an objective score that is tied to performance such that the better the participants play the more likely they are to score well. The vagaries of circumstance should not substantially affect the score. The instrument must be available for adoption as a packaged set. An instructor's manual must be included. The instrument must have been piloted in its target population.
Registration is effective for five years from the date of decision.
To be considered for registration, an author of the instrument must apply directly to the chair of the Committee.