How to Become a NAP Member
The application process for membership is very straightforward. Once you have completed the online membership application, you will need to pass a 44-question quiz on basic parliamentary procedure based on Robert’s Rules of Order In Brief (3rd Edition).
Follow the steps below to begin the process.
Access or Create Your NAP Account
If you do not already have an account with NAP, you will need to create one through the NAP Portal by clicking on “Login/SignUp” in the top right corner then “Join” in the dropdown menu.
Once you have established your account, you will be asked if you want to join now, or you may login at any time and select “Apply for membership” on the dropdown menu under the profile image (top right corner).
- Select the appropriate member type. Note that national dues (and some association dues) are prorated the first year. All memberships are based on the calendar year, thus need to be renewed by January 1 of the next year.
- Select an association, typically the state or province in which you reside; if you belong to an NAP unit, select the Unit Member option under the association, otherwise select Member at Large. If you join a unit at a later date, please notify NAP in writing. NOTE: All unit dues are paid directly to the unit. NAP only collects national and association dues.
- Complete the payment process.
You will receive a receipt by email as well as an email with information about the exam process.
Prepare for the Membership Exam
- Study RONR In Brief (available in the NAP Bookstore) then test yourself using the free Membership Exam Study Guide.
- Complete the online exam with a score of 80% or better.
The exam is virtually monitored using an application called ExamSoft. Again, you will receive information about accessing the exam in subsequent emails.
Your exam results will be verified by NAP’s Membership Examiners Committee, which will then notify you passed the exam and are officially a member of NAP. That’s when your NAP adventure begins!
TIP: Check into the scholarships for young professionals and students offered by NAP Educational Foundation. This could help to fund your next year’s NAP and association dues.
If you require accommodation from the National Association of Parliamentarians® (NAP) in order to take any examination, please consult our policy on accommodations for how to proceed.
