Every state and territory page has a State standards section. It shows whether the state requires SAR certification, which bodies certify or train searchers, and the standards and laws for each specialty: canine, aviation, drones, dive, US&R, Coast Guard and marine, communications, cell phone forensics, and weather.
All states and territories
- Alabama
- Alaska
- American Samoa
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Standards are summarized from official sources and change over time. Check the linked source before relying on a requirement.
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How to use this page: A plain-language summary for reference, not legal advice. Laws, standards and programs change; confirm current requirements with the state agency or certifying body.