The Association of Forensic Document Examiners.
Promoting Excellence in the Field of Document Examination
The Association of Forensic Document Examiners [USA] was formed in 1986 as a professional organization for forensic document examiners.
Our original goals were to provide quality continuing education, promote research within the field, establish a board certification program, and publish a journal devoted exclusively to document examination. We accomplished these goals and we continue to make an impact within the profession.
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Successful ANSI Appeal by AFDE Member
NEW YORK, N.Y., August 24, 2026 — The Association of Forensic Document Examiners (AFDE) is pleased to announce the recent success of one of its members, Andrew Sulner, M.S., J.D. (Forensic Document Examinations, LLC) in his appeal of the ANSI BSR’s approval of ASB 155 Standard for Minimum Training Requirements for Forensic Document Examiners as an American National Standard (ANS). Relevant documents are linked below:
Symposium
The AFDE annual continuing education symposiums are held in cities across the United States. Past Symposia have been in San Antonio TX, Phoenix AZ, Myrtle Beach SC, Reno NV, Chicago IL, Rochester NY, Louisville KY and others.
Journal
The Journal of Forensic Document Examination is published annually. Current issues and/or individual articles can be purchased at JFDE.org and back issues and articles are available here. The JFDE is now indexed by Scopus.
Awards
The AFDE Bryan Found Research Award has been awarded to the excellent student research papers presented at the IGS Conference.
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