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.

The AFDE annual continuing education symposiums are held in cities across the United States. The 2010 symposium was held in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ. The 2011 symposium will be held in Louisville, KY.

The
Journal of Forensic Document Examination is published annually and is available by subscription through the Westlaw Database.

AFDE is pleased to announce that it will again present the "
Best Student Paper Award" for a student paper in forensic sciences given at the 2013 International Graphonomics Society (IGS) biennial conference.