How many letters of recommendation attesting to good moral character are required?

• A. 2 letters
• B. Not required
• C. 4 letters
• D. 3 letters attesting to good moral character from people who know you over 10 years

Answer: (D)

Licensure applications often require proof of good moral character through trusted testimony. The rule in this case specifies three letters attesting to good moral character, and these must come from people who have known you for more than ten years. This combination—a specific number and long-term, first-hand familiarity—helps ensure the evaluations of character are credible and well-founded, based on sustained observations of your behavior over time. Letters from individuals who know you well for at least a decade carry more weight than shorter associations, and they should come from independent third parties who can speak to your character in professional, academic, or community contexts. The other options don’t meet this explicit requirement, either because they specify a different number or omit the long-term familiarity criterion.