Begin by creating a CGFNS Connect account. Complete an application for the Credentials Verification Service for New York State from the CGFNS Purchase Wizard within CGFNS Connect. Submit a signed and notarized attestation through Contact Us, NotaryCam or by postal mail. The attestation document can be found in the service application.
The application for CGFNS’ Credentials Verification Service for New York State is a separate process from the application to the New York State Education Department for licensure.
The fee for the Credentials Verification Service for New York State can be found on our Fee Schedule page.