FAQs – Membership Renewal and Reinstatement

Q1: I missed renewal deadline by one month, what happens, what should I do?

A: You are now in a suspended status. You should immediately pay your membership dues for the current year and submit a written request for reinstatement. Once processed, your membership and benefits will be restored.

Q2: Inactive for a minimum of seven months, can I still return?

A: Unfortunately, you have been delisted. To regain membership, you must:

1. 1. Submit a full new application form.

   2. Pay your total membership rate plus a 20% penalty of the amount owing.

   3. Pay the full dues for the current membership year.

   4. Submit a formal written request for reinstatement. Your application will be reviewed, and your professional designation will only be reinstated upon approval.

Q3: What is the difference between “suspended” and “delisted”?

A: Suspended is a temporary hold (6-12 months of non-payment) where your benefits are frozen but your record still exists. Delisted is a permanent removal (after 12 months an above) where your record, credentials, and listing are erased, requiring a full reapplication process.

Q4: My company’s institutional membership lapsed a year ago. What are the steps and costs to reinstate?

A: Your company is considered delisted. To reinstate, your company must:

1. 1. Pay all outstanding membership dues from the year it lapsed.

   2. Pay the full dues for the current year.

   3. Pay an additional reinstatement fee equal to 25% of your annual membership rate.

   4. Submit a formal written request on company letterhead. All requests are subject to approval by SPIN.

Q5: Is reinstatement guaranteed once I pay all the fees?

A: No. SPIN reviews every reinstatement request on a case-by-case basis. While paying all fees is a requirement, the Institute reserves the right to approve or deny reinstatement based on its internal policies and professional standards.