The Federal ID Application is the Professional Boxer's Identification Card Application of the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC), a form that the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) publishes among its documents. A professional boxer completes it to obtain an ABC Boxer ID Number (ABIN) Card. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by DLCP at the official link.
Last updated
What is Federal ID Application – Washington, DC?
The Federal ID Application is the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) Professional Boxer's Identification Card Application, the form a professional boxer completes to request an ABC Boxer ID Number (ABIN) Card, as published by the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP).
It is an identification card application for boxers, not a business license. The form asks for an ABIN number and expiration date at the top, then the boxer's full name, date of birth, Social Security number, place of birth, address, phone number and e-mail. It also records height, weight, stance (check only one), hair and eye color, distinguishing characteristics such as tattoos or scars, and the names and contact details of the boxer's manager, promoter and trainer, plus whether the boxer has amateur experience and a record.
The page also carries seven numbered terms and conditions, a sworn statement signed by the applicant and a Commission Representative, and a separate "Health and Safety Disclosure" that the boxer signs. The disclosure refers to the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, under which each commission must present a medical disclosure to every professional boxer when an ABIN Card is issued.
The PDF closes with the Professional Boxers' "Bill of Rights", which refers boxers to the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhammad Ali Act of 2000. DLCP lists the document on its website as "Federal ID Application", reference DLCPOPL.
Who needs to file Federal ID Application – Washington, DC?
Professional boxers who need an ABC Boxer ID Number (ABIN) Card use this application. The terms printed on the form set the main conditions:
- A boxer must apply for a Boxer ID card in the state in which he or she is a resident.
- A boxer will not be allowed to fight without an ABIN Card.
- The card is not issued unless the application is accurate, truthful and complete, and comes with two passport photos and two forms of ID.
The applicant signs the sworn statement, and a Commission Representative signs for the commission that issues the card. The applicant also signs the separate Health and Safety Disclosure. The form does not describe any representative who may sign for the boxer.
Do not use this form for a business license or an occupational license. It is a boxer identification card application, and DLCP's other licensing services are described separately on its website.
When to file Federal ID Application – Washington, DC
Complete the application before you need to fight, because the terms on the form state that a boxer will not be allowed to fight without an ABC Boxer ID Number (ABIN) Card. The form prints no filing deadline and no processing time.
The card has an expiration date, and the form has a space for it next to the ABIN number at the top. The form does not state how long a card is valid or how renewal works, so ask the commission that issues your card.
Documents you need
- Two passport photos: the form's terms require them before a Boxer ID card is issued, and you swear that the attached photograph is a true likeness of you.
- Two forms of ID: the terms state that the ABIN Card will not be issued without them.
- The signed Health and Safety Disclosure: it is printed on a separate page of the same PDF and is signed by the boxer.
How to fill out Federal ID Application – Washington, DC
Check the ABIN and expiration block
At the top of the form, the ABIN # and EXPIRATION DATE spaces appear. The form does not say the applicant fills them, so confirm with the commission before entering anything.
Enter your full name
Under FULL NAME, write your first, middle and last name.
Enter birth date and Social Security number
Under DATE OF BIRTH, enter month, day and year. Then enter your SOCIAL SECURITY number in the spaces provided.
Enter your place of birth
Under PLACE OF BIRTH, write the country, city and state.
Enter your address and contact details
Under ADDRESS, enter street, city, country, state and ZIP code. Add your phone number and e-mail.
Describe your physical details
Enter HEIGHT and WEIGHT, check only one STANCE (right or left), and enter HAIR COLOR and EYE COLOR. List tattoos, scars or other items under DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS.
List your manager, promoter and trainer
For each of MANAGER, PROMOTER and TRAINER, enter the name and an e-mail or phone number.
Answer the amateur experience question
Under AMATEUR EXPERIENCE, check Yes or No and, if you have one, enter your record.
Read the terms and sign the application
Read the seven terms and conditions and the sworn statement, then sign and date as the applicant. The Commission Representative signs and dates in the adjoining space.
Sign the Health and Safety Disclosure
On the disclosure page, sign and date as the boxer to affirm that you understand the statement.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry against your two IDs, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Attach your two passport photos and two forms of ID as described under How to submit.
How to submit Federal ID Application – Washington, DC
Submission is made to the boxing commission of the state where you are a resident; the form lists no other channel.
- Where: the terms say a boxer must apply for the ID card in the state of residence, and the form has a signature line for a Commission Representative. The form prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule, and DLCP's page for the document gives none either.
- What to include: the completed and signed application, two passport photos and two forms of ID. The signed Health and Safety Disclosure is part of the same PDF.
- Questions: the disclosure tells boxers to contact their local commission for further information.
The form mentions no fee. If you need to know whether one applies, ask the commission. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying in a state where you are not a resident; the terms say a boxer must apply for the Boxer ID card in the state of residence.
- Sending the application without two passport photos or without two forms of ID; the card is not issued without them.
- Giving false or misleading statements; the form warns this may place you on the National Suspension list or on suspension for one year.
- Checking both stance boxes; the form says to check only 1.
- Leaving the applicant's signature or date blank in the sworn statement, or skipping the signature on the Health and Safety Disclosure.
- Planning to fight before you hold the card; the terms say a boxer will not be allowed to fight without an ABIN Card.
- Attaching a photograph that is not a true likeness of you, which the sworn statement contradicts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Federal ID Application published by DLCP?
It is the Association of Boxing Commissions Professional Boxer's Identification Card Application, used to request an ABC Boxer ID Number (ABIN) Card. DLCP lists it on its website under the name Federal ID Application, with the reference DLCPOPL.
Is the Federal ID Application a DC business license?
No. The form is an identification card application for professional boxers. It asks for personal details, physical description, manager, promoter and trainer, and has no business or licensing sections. DLCP describes its licensing services on separate pages.
Do I need an ABIN Card to fight?
Yes. The terms printed on the application state that a boxer will not be allowed to fight without an ABC Boxer ID Number (ABIN) Card.
Where do I apply for a boxer ID card?
The terms say a boxer must apply in the state in which he or she is a resident. The form has a line for a Commission Representative but prints no address or portal, so contact the boxing commission of your state of residence.
What do I need to bring with the application?
Two passport photos and two forms of ID. The terms state that a Boxer ID card will not be issued unless an accurate and truthful completed application is submitted with them.
What happens if I give false information on the application?
The terms say false or misleading statements may result in the boxer being placed on the National Suspension list. The sworn statement adds that the ABC may place the boxer on suspension for one year.
Can I fill out the Federal ID Application online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application; you deliver it through the commission that issues your card.
What is the Health and Safety Disclosure on the form?
It is a separate page the boxer signs. Under the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act, each commission must give every professional boxer a medical disclosure when an ABIN Card is issued. It strongly recommends medical exams that detect brain injury.
Ready to fill out Federal ID Application – Washington, DC?
Fill out Federal ID Application – Washington, DC now