Computer-Based Testing Candidates
If you are confirmed as eligible to take the test, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) by email from the testing company, with the subject line “Authorization to Test.” If you do not have an email address, the ATT will be mailed to the home address on your application. The ATT contains the information needed to make a computer-based testing appointment, as well as instructions on how to change or cancel an appointment if necessary. If you do not receive an ATT within 4 weeks prior to the test, call ONCC at 877-769-ONCC. You may also email ONCC at oncc@ons.org.

Admission to the Test Center
You should arrive at the center 30 minutes before your test appointment to check-in. Please bring your ATT. You must have two forms of identification, including one photo ID. Both forms of ID must be signed and current or non-expired. The name on your photo ID must match your name as it appears on your ATT (a middle initial vs. a middle name is an acceptable variation). Bring official, legal documentation of a name change if your name has changed since you registered for the test. Legal documentation includes a marriage license, divorce decree, or court action documentation. Photocopies of documentation are not acceptable.

Examples of acceptable Primary photo ID include: driver's license, passport, state ID card, military ID, citizenship card, employee or student ID, credit card (must contain both a photo and ID). Your second form of ID must include your signature. Examples of acceptable secondary ID: credit card, Debit/ATM card, social security card, any form of ID from Primary photo ID list. You will be admitted to the center only if your name is on the test center roster and you have appropriate ID. No personal belongings will be permitted in the testing room. Lockers will be provided for storage of personal belongings.

Failure to Arrive for a Test Appointment
Candidates who fail to arrive for a test appointment, arrive more than 15 minutes late, or who do not cancel a test appointment at least 24 hours prior to their test appointment as instructed on their ATT will forfeit their test appointment and all fees paid, and will be required to submit a new test application and fee if they subsequently choose to become certified.