How to Apply for Membership

1. Prepare the following:

1. The enclosed application, including the all relevant information listed below.
2. Three letters of recommendation (from builder or contractor, building official, architect, engineer, or AIBD certified professional building designer or a professional building designer) that attests to familiarity with the applicant's professional abilities. [Only one letter is required by drafting technician applicant. Design student please provide proof of enrollment/maintenance of a 2.0 GPA in lieu of recommendation letters. Allied-level applicants do not need to supply letters.]
3. Three sets of separate working drawings (professional building designer and building designer applicants only) for projects the applicant personally prepared. Professional building designer applicants only must meet the AIBD minimum plan standards noted in this folder.
4. Employment verification letters (not needed for student or associate-level applicants).

2. Refer to the "Membership Fees" page in this site to determine your first year's dues and add the initiation fee. Be sure to verify the dues with your state officer, district director or the national AIBD office.

3. Send your application, letter (of recommendation and those for employment verification), plans (if applicable) and appropriate dues check to your state society officer or to your district director if you live in an at-large state (see last page for state officers/districts directors). 

Membership Categories
Membership Fees
Application Form
Letter of Recommendation
Minimum Standards
Associate Categories
Associate Membership Fees
Associate Enrollment Form