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Documents to Bring to Appointment

A completed Certificate of Fitness Application Form (PDF)

A letter of employment.
Sample Employment Letter of Recommendation (PDF)
Sample Self-Employment Letter of Recommendation (PDF)

If required, a copy of your diploma or academic transcript.
(Degree issued from outside the USA or is not in English shall be evaluated by an independent evaluation service accepted by the FDNY)
Foreign Education Evaluation Guide (PDF)

Two forms of identification, at least one must be government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or a passport.