The acceptance of documents from individuals wishing to practise as private forensic experts and obtain the relevant certificate will take place from 4 November to 4 December 2026.
Applicants seeking to obtain the certificate must submit the following documents:
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An application (in accordance with Annex No. 3 to the “Rules for Issuing a Forensic Expert Certificate”);
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A copy of the identity card;
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A copy of the certificate of registration as a taxpayer;
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A notarised copy of the higher education diploma;
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Two (2) colour photographs measuring 4 × 6 cm and two (2) colour photographs measuring 3 × 4 cm (with a white background);
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A relevant document confirming that the applicant has at least 10 (ten) years of professional experience in the specialisation in which they intend to practise as an expert, holds a PhD or Doctor of Sciences degree in that specialisation, or possesses specialised knowledge confirmed by internationally recognised documents in accordance with the “List of Internationally Recognised Documents Confirming the Specialised Knowledge of Individuals Wishing to Practise as Private Forensic Experts”, approved by Resolution No. 385 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 30 October 2023;
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A document confirming participation in mandatory training covering the general requirements of legislation governing forensic examination activities, the rules for preparing expert opinions and the provisions of the Code of Ethical Conduct.
The documents must be submitted to the Forensic Examination Centre of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan (24 Khagani Street, Sabail District, Baku).
Please note that documents submitted after the specified deadline will not be accepted, except for those sent by registered mail within the announced submission period.
For further information, please contact: (+994 12) 598-53-72.
