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Professional Membership - New or Renewal
Offers full benefits including subscription to quarterly journal and directory, eligibility for chapter membership, free directory listing (online and print), voting rights, and Professional Management Conference Discount. Select a Status of New or Renewal.
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Code of Ethics:	As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists I agree that professionalism in genealogy requires ethical conduct in all relationships with the present or potential genealogical community. I therefore agree to: Promote a coherent, truthful approach to genealogy, family history and local history. Present research results and opinions in a clear, well-organized manner; fully and accurately cite references; and refrain from withholding, suppressing or knowingly misquoting or misinterpreting sources or data. Promote the trust and security of genealogical consumers. Advertise services and credentials honestly, avoiding misleading or exaggerated representations; explain without concealment or misrepresentation all fees, charges, and payment structures; abide by agreements regarding project scope, number of hours, deadlines and reporting schedules; keep adequate, accessible records of financial and project-specific contacts with the consumer; and refrain from knowingly violating or encouraging others to violate laws and regulations concerning copyright, right to privacy, business finances, or other pertinent subjects. Support initiatives that preserve public records and access to them. Be courteous to research facility personnel and treat records with care and respect; support efforts to locate, collect, and preserve records by compiling, cataloging, reproducing, and indexing documents; refrain from mutilating, rearranging, or removing from their proper custodians printed, original microfilmed, or electronic records . Promote the welfare of the genealogical community. Give proper credit to those who supply information and provide assistance; refrain from (or avoid) knowingly soliciting established clients of another researcher; encourage applicable education, accreditation, and certification; and refrain from public behavior, oral remarks or written communications that defame the profession, individual genealogists, or the Association of Professional Genealogists.
	I have read the APG Code of Ethics and I understand that violation of any part of the code may result in the revoking of my membership.


Associate Membership - New or Renewal
Best suited for family members, business partners, and commercial ventures with two or more professionals, and institutions with more than one employee desiring to participate as a member in a chapter. The Associate member shares a mailing address with a Professional member thereby not receiving the benefit of an individual subscription to the quarterly journal. All other member benefits apply. Select a Status of New or Renewal.
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Code of Ethics:	As a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists I agree that professionalism in genealogy requires ethical conduct in all relationships with the present or potential genealogical community. I therefore agree to: Promote a coherent, truthful approach to genealogy, family history and local history. Present research results and opinions in a clear, well-organized manner; fully and accurately cite references; and refrain from withholding, suppressing or knowingly misquoting or misinterpreting sources or data. Promote the trust and security of genealogical consumers. Advertise services and credentials honestly, avoiding misleading or exaggerated representations; explain without concealment or misrepresentation all fees, charges, and payment structures; abide by agreements regarding project scope, number of hours, deadlines and reporting schedules; keep adequate, accessible records of financial and project-specific contacts with the consumer; and refrain from knowingly violating or encouraging others to violate laws and regulations concerning copyright, right to privacy, business finances, or other pertinent subjects. Support initiatives that preserve public records and access to them. Be courteous to research facility personnel and treat records with care and respect; support efforts to locate, collect, and preserve records by compiling, cataloging, reproducing, and indexing documents; refrain from mutilating, rearranging, or removing from their proper custodians printed, original microfilmed, or electronic records . Promote the welfare of the genealogical community. Give proper credit to those who supply information and provide assistance; refrain from (or avoid) knowingly soliciting established clients of another researcher; encourage applicable education, accreditation, and certification; and refrain from public behavior, oral remarks or written communications that defame the profession, individual genealogists, or the Association of Professional Genealogists.
	I have read the APG Code of Ethics and I understand that violation of any part of the code may result in the revoking of my membership.


Subscription - New or Renewal
Subscription to the quarterly journal only. No member benefits. Select a Status of New or Renewal.
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	I have read the APG Code of Ethics and I understand that violation of any part of the code may result in the revoking of my membership.

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