Q: How do I join the FBA?
A: Click HERE to get started! Note: Required information includes Original Date of Admission to Practice Law (first license).
Q: How much does it cost to join the FBA?
A: Rates for Professional, Associate, and Student members can be found HERE.
Q: Can I update my account information online?
A: Yes, under the Member Tools menu (see header) select the “Update my Profile” option. If you are a first time user, login with the email address you provided with your membership application. Your default password is your last name. This is where you’ll be able to update your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address information.
Q: What is the FBA membership year?
A: The FBA membership cycle runs from October 1st through September 30th. Annual dues for Professional membership categories are pro-rated by the month; membership dues for chapters, sections, and divisions are not pro-rated.
Q: Where can I find more information about how the membership cycle works?
A: Read more about renewals and joining at the Membership Cycle FAQ.
Q: Are my FBA membership dues and/or Foundation contribution tax deductible?
A: Membership dues, contributions or gifts to the FBA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Membership dues may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, the deductibility of your membership dues is subject to the restrictions imposed as a result of the FBA’s lobbying activities as defined by the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. The FBA estimates that the nondeductible lobbying portion of your 2023-24 membership dues is 5%.
Q: Do I need to belong to the national organization in order to join an FBA chapter?
A: Yes, membership to the national organization is required, and includes membership to one local chapter or an at-large chapter if no local chapter is available. Members may only belong to one chapter.
Q: Do I need to belong to the national organization in order to join a Section or Division?
A: Yes, membership to the national organization is required to join any of our 24 practice-area sections or 6 career-oriented divisions.
Q: How much does it cost to join a section or division?
A: Most sections and divisions charge annual membership dues, which range from $10 to $25. Contact us to verify any section or division dues amounts.
Q: How can I check the status of my membership?
A: You can view the status of your membership on your My Profile page after login.
Q: When will I receive my renewal notice?
A: Membership renewal notices are generally sent out the month before your membership expiration date. For the 2023-24 renewal cycle, a membership restructure dictated a change in renewal outreach – invoices will be processed the week of September 11, 2023, and members will receive an email when their renewal invoice is ready for ready for payment. Mailed renewal notices will be sent towards the end of September.
Q: What address should I use when sending payment by mail?
A: While we encourage online payment, you can mail payments for membership and national events to:
Federal Bar Association
P.O. Box 79395
Baltimore, MD 21279-0395
Note: payments for registration fees to events organized by your professional (local) chapter must be sent to your chapter, not the national office. Contact your chapter for appropriate mailing address.
Q: Does the FBA have special dues rates for student members?
A: Law student memberships are now FREE! Read more here.
Q: How can I get in touch with the Federal Bar Association national office?
A: The FBA can be reached by phone at (571) 481-9100; by fax at (571) 481-9090; by email at fba@fedbar.org; online at www.fedbar.org; and via mail at 4075 Wilson Boulevard, 8th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203.
Q: How can I reset my fedbar.org password?
A: Watch this short video below!