Written Exams for ACF Certification

Taking the Exam

When you are ready to take the written exam for your ACF certification, contact Comira to schedule your exam. Comira is a full-service, customer-focused testing provider with over 500 testing centers nationwide. You can register with Comira by phone by calling (800) 947-4228, option 4, Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific time and Sat. 8 a.m.–noon Pacific time, or via the ACF/Comira Online Registration Site.

• The written exam fee is $75 and should be paid directly to Comira.
• Comira has a 24 hour cancellation policy.
• Please note that you must have a credit card to register online.
• An ACF number is required at time of registration. To request an ACF identification number, contact certify@acfchefs.net prior to registration.
• Written exam scores are valid for two years.

Study Tips and Helpful Hints

Recommended reading specific to certification level.

Certification Practice Test Bank

The ACF Education Foundation offers optional practice exams for purchase. The purchase or completion of the practice exam is not required for certification nor does it guarantee success in passing, but should be a good indicator of your readiness to test. Practice exams are available for 30-day unlimited access. The practice exam resembles in style and composition the actual exams, but they are not the actual exam.

Become An ACF Sponsor Test Site

If you are interested in becoming an ACF Sponsor Test Site, in order to administer ACF certification written exams, please review the facility requirements and complete the application. After your application is completed, forward it to the certification manager or fax it to (904) 940-0742 for approval. Once approved you will be contacted by a Comira Representative for setup instructions and review of proctor manual.

Become An Official Comira Test Site

If your test site/facility is interested in being a full Comira Test Site, which would allow you to administer tests for all Comira clients, please contact Ed Herrera at (800) 947-4228, ext. 230, for more information and contract agreement.

Contact ACF

If you have any questions, please contact the certification manager or call (800) 624-9458, ext. 150.