How to Join the USPTA

Steps to Professional Certification

The following steps apply to applicants and Professional-level membership categories:

1. Complete the application form. Since there are different experience requirements for each Professional level, be sure to include work experience. Click here for an application.

2. Choose a test date and site and include the information on your application. This will help ensure that you are registered for the test at the time and location of your choice. If you prefer to take portions of the certification online, you may do so by selecting that option on your application.  The CRC is also available online. Enclose the application fee and dues for the year, nonrefundable and prorated to the month in which you apply (see the fee schedule below). Also, you may include your credit card information in your online application. The nonrefundable application fee covers all administrative costs, an e-mail version of The Complete Guide to USPTA Membership, the Certification Review Course, the Certification Exam and test processing. If you would like to purchase a hard copy of The Complete Guide to USPTA Membership for $25, select the option on the application.

3. If paying by check, mail the application and all appropriate fees to the Membership Department at the USPTA World Headquarters.

4. Take the USPTA Certification Exam.

    Fee Schedule

    USPTA Dues and Fees  -  effective Oct. 1, 2008 To apply for USPTA membership or register for an exam, you must pay both the application fee and the appropriate prorated dues amount. This means you pay:Membership Application Fee (United States, its territories and Canada:   $175   International members:  $260) Plus, applicable Prorated Dues (Nonrefundable and prorated to the month in which you apply). (Nonrefundable fee includes application processing, Certification Review Course and a USPTA membership manual complete with study materials, that is e-mailed to you.  You will also receive via UPS a new member package, including educational DVDs.)Prorated Dues Schedule for 2009

    Applying for membership

    United States and Canada

    International
    May 2009

    $136.21

    $116.75
    June 2009

    $127.46

    $ 109.25
    July 2009

    $ 97.29

    $  91.04
    August 2009

    $ 77.83

    $  72.83
    September 2009

    $ 58.38

    $  54.63
    October 2009**

    $272.42

    $254.92
    November 2009**

    $252.96

    $236.71
    December 2009

    $233.50

    $218.50
    **  These months include the remainder of the current year, plus the next year’s dues. December reflects the full dues for the following year only.Exam cancellation policy and cancellation feeExam cancellations must be received no later than 14 days before the exam, or a cancellation fee will be charged accordingly.  Applicants who cancel late will be charged $95; those who fail to cancel will forfeit their application fee ($175-$260).  Certified members who cancel late will be charged $25; those who fail to cancel will pay $25 and forfeit any upgrade fees. Registration for another exam will not be accepted until these cancellation fees are paid.