Unit & Membership Renewal

Scouting America provides an online process for member and unit renewals. Below are several resources to help ensure a smooth and efficient renewal experience. All units and members currently registered with Scouting America must complete this process annually. Youth and adult leader membership are separated from the unit renewal.

Membership in Scouting America is a set 12-month term effective the first of the month in which you register. For example, if you registered in January your membership will begin on January 1 and run through the following December 31. 

  1. Log in to your my.scouting account
  2. Select the renewal notification or select “My Applications” then “My Renewals”
  3. Select “Start Renewal”
  4. Review your current memberships
  5. Select “Go to Payment” and complete payment information
  6. Agree to the Terms & Conditions
  7. Select “Place Order”
  8. Select “Complete Registration”
  1. Log in to your my.scouting account
  2. Open Organization Manager
  3. Select “Unit Renewal” tab
  4. Review the unit information and clear any validation errors
  5. Digitally sign the approval and select “Next Step: Unit Pin Review”
  6. Ensure all information is current
  7. Enter Payment Information
  8. Pay and Submit

*The annual charter agreement is mandatory and must be obtained outside of the electronic process. After completing the updated charter agreement, please submit the signed agreement to the council office.

Renewal Guides & Resources

Charter Agreements

FAQ's

When does my Scouting America membership expire?

Membership registration is valid for 1 year and expires on the last day of the month.

Members will be able to renew 2 months before the expiration date. Renewing before your expiration date will not change the term of registration.

If renewing 2 months following your expiration date, you will need to reregister online at beAscout.org. You will need your member ID number and to log on to your my.scouting account.*

*For Scouts, use the Scouts’ member ID number and the parent/guardians my.scouting account.

No. Individual members must still complete their personal membership renewal if not renewed within the unit process.

Yes, the Executive Officer for every Unit will need to renew their membership, however there is no fee required.

This can be completed by the Unit Key 3 on Organization Manager.

If you don’t see your child’s registration, they are probably not linked to your account. Contact the Council Registrar for assistance. If it is more than 2 months since their expiration date, then their registration has dropped and you will need to reregister them online at beAscout.org.

For members transferring from another Council, complete a paper application and contact the Council Registrar to ensure all records transfer correctly.

For membership renewal support, contact the Council Registrar.

For unit renewal support, contact your District Executive.