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Credential Verification Service for New York State

About the service

The Credential Verification Service for New York State is for the following health care professionals educated outside the United States:

  • Registered nurses
  • Licensed practical nurses
  • Physical therapists
  • Physical therapy assistants
  • Occupational therapists
  • Occupational therapy assistants

The CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State is a verification service in which CGFNS sends a report to the New York State Education Department. It reports only on the authenticity of your official documents. CGFNS makes no analysis or determination regarding your education’s sufficiency or whether you have met New York’s licensure requirements.

Once your official documents are verified, your credentials will be evaluated by the New York State Education Department, but you have to apply to New York State separately in order for them to do so.

To apply to New York State for licensure, download and complete their applications for either nurses, occupational therapists or physical therapists available at http://www.op.nysed.gov/proflist.htm. Send it to the New York State Education Department, not to CGFNS.

You will not receive a copy of the report that we issue to the New York State Education Department. If you would like to know if the report has been sent to New York State, check your status at “Apply/Check Status” at https://www.cgfns.org/cerpassweb/login.jsp. If the report has been sent, your status will display “Report Issued”.

The New York State Education Department will contact you with more information about your eligibility (as long as you have applied with them as well).

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List of services 2009 fees 2010 fees
Credential Verification Service of New York State application $350.00 $390.00
Reapplication $350.00 $390.00
Re-issue report (each)
An official copy of previously issued CVS report sent to New York State Education Department
$050.00 $075.00

Fees as of January 1, 2009. Fees may change without notice.


Two methods of applying for CGFNS International services

Apply online

Use this online service to:

  • Open an account to purchase CGFNS International service(s)
  • Submit your application for service(s)
  • Change your contact information
  • Check the status of your application(s)

New users

  • Create a new account here

Existing users

Download the Credential Verification Service for New York State handbook and mail the application

Applicant handbook includes:

  1. Information on the Credential Verification Service for New York State and application process
  2. Instructions to complete the application
  3. Application forms, additional forms and reference materials
  4. Guidelines for communicating with CGFNS International

Download the 2008 Credential Verification Service for New York State applicant handbook (02/06/08)

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