Associate membership

Before you start your application 

Step 1 – Create an online account 

You will need an RTPI online account to apply.

• Already a member or rejoining? Sign in using your email. 
• Forgot your password? Reset your password. 
• No longer have access to your email? Recover your account. 
• If you don’t have an account, create an RTPI account.  

If your Associate membership has lapsed and you are looking to rejoin, please visit the rejoin page for more information.

Step 2 – Know if you are eligible 

You must check the relevant guidance and information for the membership class to know if you are eligible to apply.  

Step 3 – Have the relevant documentation to hand  

You will need to have the relevant documentation and supporting evidence ready to upload as part of your application. You can save your application at any point and return to it. A checklist is below.  

Associate membership checklist:

To complete your application for Associate membership, you will need the following:

• A copy of any relevant degree certificate or transcript to confirm you have been awarded the qualification/s.
• Your academic transcript, if applying under education background b.
• A Planning Degree Statement and Matrix, if applying under education background b.
• Your relevant educational background b.
• A signed sponsor declaration form.
• Corroborator declaration form/s.
• Your written submission, including the three components: PES, PCS and PDP.
• Your relevant employment history.
• A credit/debit card for payment.

Documents must be either Word or PDF and each file can be up to 10MB in size.

You do not need all the above information to hand to start your application, you can save your application at any point and return to it.

If your Associate membership has lapsed and you are looking to rejoin, please visit the rejoin page for more in formation.

You will need approximately 10 minutes to complete the application.

Step 4 – Know what membership fees are payable 

Please make sure you understand the membership fees.  

Step 5 – Start your application 

When you’re ready, start your application by creating an online account or logging in if you already have an account.  

After you apply 

After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming successful submission.  Please note that if any documentation is missing, we will contact you via your primary email address. 

Your application will be assessed, and you will be notified of your assessment outcome on the published date. Please see the APC assessment round dates.

All RTPI members are bound by the RTPI’s Byelaws, Regulations, Royal Charter, Code of Professional Conduct and Membership Terms and Conditions  

If you have any questions about applying for RTPI membership, please contact the Membership team at membership@rtpi.org.uk or on +44 (0)370 774 9494.