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How to become a member of NAP
Membership in the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) is requires a basic understanding of parliamentary procedure. This is demonstrated by passing a 44-question exam based on Robert’s Rules of Order In Brief, 3rd Edition. Pass the exam with a minimum score of 75% and you can begin accessing all the resources and learning opportunities available to NAP members.
Below are the multiple options for taking the exam. Choose the one that best suits you and start your journey towards membership today!
> Stand-Alone Exam
The stand-alone membership exam is taken online and virtually monitored through the ExamSoft software Examplify, which must be downloaded to take the exam, and requires a separate fee of $29.55 paid directly to ExamSoft. The exam registration fee is $25, which will be applied toward your prorated dues upon passing.
> Self-Guided Study
The self-study online course Parliamentary Fundamentals, available through NAP University, is an excellent introduction to parliamentary procedure and its use in meetings. Purchasing the course will give you access to the content for 90 days. There is an optional NAP membership exam at the end of this course. The course fee will be applied toward NAP membership dues if the exam is passed within two attempts. Cost $199.
> NAP Membership Class
Periodically, NAP offers virtual membership classes through NAP University. The classes cover the basics of parliamentary procedure to prepare participants for the NAP membership exam. Recordings of the class are available for review for a short time after completion. Visit the Events Calendar in the NAP Portal to see when the next class is scheduled.
> College-Level Course
Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure: Dynamics of Leadership is a comprehensive introduction to effective meeting procedure hosted virtually by University of Wisconsin Independent Learning. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for NAP membership without further testing. Cost $425.
Membership Dues
Members pay national dues annually, based on the calendar year. All members begin as Regular Members until they become credentialed. Below are annual dues amounts for all levels of NAP membership. Dues are prorated monthly for new regular members based on the month they join.
| Regular Members | $84.00 |
| Registered Members | $113.00 |
| Professional Registered Members | $141.00 |
| Retired Credentialed Parliamentarians | $84.00 |
| Student Members | $42.00 |
| Student Registered Members | $56.00 |
| Student Professional Registered Members | $70.00 |
New and renewing members must also pay dues for the state/province association in their area. See a list of prorated and association dues here. Many local units also have annual dues, payable directly to the unit.
