Application for membership is made through the Secretary & Chamberlain in the first instance. He can answer any questions you may have about joining and will provide you with the paperwork you need to apply.

Although membership is not automatic, there are two basic criteria you must meet in order to be considered eligible for membership, namely that you must be – or have been – in business and live or work within 20 miles of General Register House. In addition to completing the application form, you require a proposer and seconder to join.

Once the paperwork is in order, you will be invited to meet informally with a couple of members of the Membership Committee, who will tell you a bit more about the Company and its work. If you still wish to proceed, your application goes to the Court to approve your suitability as a Member. Then your application details are circulated amongst Members before finally being remitted to the Court for election by ballot.

If you are successful, all that is left to do is sign the Roll at one of the Stated General Meetings held quarterly by the Company. Since 1681, only two Roll books have been filled – your membership will be recorded in the third book, opened in 2007.

To request an application form, please contact the Secretary & Chamberlain.