Renewal FAQs & Guides

You can renew your membership by logging in to your My Account and following the steps on the Professional Fees page. You’ll be asked to:

• Confirm your details
• Apply for any concessions (if eligible)
• Review your fee
• Choose to pay now or generate an invoice
  
  

You’ll receive confirmation once your renewal is complete.

Your membership renewal is due on 1 January each year. You have until 31 January to make your payment. After this date, your fee will be overdue, and reminders may be sent via SMS or email. If payment isn’t made, your membership will be cancelled.

Your renewal fee depends on your membership grade and location. Check the latest professional fees here.

Payment methods vary by country and include:

• Credit or Debit Card
• Direct Debit
• Bank Transfer (BACS)
• Instalment Plans

See RICS Payment Options for details.

Yes, your employer can renew your membership via bank transfer (BACS). They must:

• Include your membership number as the payment reference.
• Email the bank remittance to bacsid@rics.org.

For five or more renewals, your employer can use the Corporate Payment Scheme. Employers can also use any payment method listed in the RICS Payment Options.

Important: Even if your employer pays your fees, you are personally responsible for ensuring payment is made.

Yes, both are available in your Invoices & Receipts page:

• Invoice: Ready within 60 minutes of payment.
• Receipt: Available within 24 hours.

Yes, you can add your employer’s address as a correspondence address during renewal. However, your personal address will always be included, as you are personally liable for payment.

To update your employer’s details after payment, please email contactrics@rics.org.

RICS membership fees are VAT-exempt under Article 132(1)(i) Directive 2006/11/EC. However, you may be eligible for tax relief on your fees. For details, visit Tax Relief on Membership Fees.

Donations to LionHeart are outside the scope of VAT, as it is an independent charity.

You may be eligible for a concession based on your circumstances. Check your eligibility. If you're facing financial, career, or personal challenges, LionHeart may be able to help.

No, your membership can’t be paused. However, support is available:

• Concessions may apply based on your circumstances. Check your eligibility here.
• LionHeart may be able to help, including financial aid, legal advice, and counselling.

Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply to change from AssocRICS to MRICS or from MRICS to FRICS. Check your eligibility.

To rejoin after a break, you’ll need to apply for reinstatement and pay the reinstatement fee plus the current annual membership fee.

Before you resign, check if you qualify for a concession. RICS offers reduced fees and support for members facing financial difficulty, career changes, health issues, or retirement.

If you still wish to resign:

1. Complete the RICS resignation request form.
2. We’ll review your request and may contact you to discuss your options or offer support to help you retain your RICS status.
3. If you can’t complete the form online, contact RICS another way.
    

There’s no formal notice period, but it usually takes 4-6 weeks to process your resignation. You must continue to meet your membership obligations until your resignation is confirmed.

Yes, RICS offers prorated refunds depending on when you retire:

• Quarter 1 (1 February - 31 March): 75% refund
• Quarter 2 (1 April - 30 June): 50% refund
• Quarter 3 (1 July - 30 September): 25% refund

A refund will not be provided for retirements submitted on or after 1 October.

Once notified, RICS will:

• Cancel their membership.
• Remove their details from the RICS Member Database.

Add the member to the Member Obituaries list.

Yes, please update us if your employment status changes. Go to your Personal Details in your RICS account to update your employer information.

If your employer isn’t listed in our system, you won’t be able to add their details directly in your RICS account. To add your employer details, follow these steps:

1. Go to your Personal Details in your RICS account.
2. Scroll to Employment and click the Add New (+) icon.
3. Fill in the following information:
   • Employer’s name and full address
   • Your job title and start date
   • Your business phone number and email address
     

Changes will appear in your account within 24 hours. If you’re unable to update your details, contact us here.

If you're approaching retirement, unemployed, or on long-term sick leave, you may be eligible for a concession. If you're facing challenges, LionHeart may be able to help.

If you miss the 31 January deadline:

• You’ll receive reminders.
• A late payment fee may apply.

Your membership may be cancelled. If this happens, you’ll need to apply for reinstatement and pay a reinstatement fee.

Your membership will lapse, and you’ll lose access to your RICS account and the right to use the RICS designation and logo.

If your membership lapses or is cancelled:

• You cannot use your RICS designation.
• You cannot use the RICS logo, ‘Chartered Surveyor’ title, or suggest any affiliation with RICS.
• Your details will be removed from the RICS membership database.
• You must remove RICS branding from your website, stationary, and business materials.
   

To reinstate your membership, you’ll need to apply and pay the reinstatement fee plus the current annual membership fee. View reinstatement fees by country and member grade.

CPD requirements depend on your membership grade. View CPD requirements here.

If you’re a qualified member, log your CPD in the CPD Recording section of your RICS account. If you’re a candidate, use the assessment platform to record your CPD activities.

We offer a range of resources to support your professional development, including:

• Free CPD Support Pack (available after payment).
• Professional Development Packages.
• Conferences, seminars, and webinars.
• Networking events.
• In-person and online training courses.

Explore all CPD resources here.

No, all CPD activities must be completed by 31 December and logged by 31 January.

If you're unable to complete or record your CPD, let us know as early as possible through our Contact Us page. We’ll provide guidance to help you meet the requirements.

However, if you fail to meet your CPD obligations, the following actions may be taken:

First breach

• You’ll receive a formal caution (Fixed Penalty caution) under Rule 4(c) of the Disciplinary, Registration and Appeal Panel Rules 2009.
• The caution remains on your disciplinary record for 10 years.
• We send reminders before the CPD deadline.
  

Second breach

• A further caution and a £150 fine (or local equivalent).
• Your name may be published on the RICS website as non-compliant.
• If the fine isn’t paid within 28 days, it increases to £250.
• Continued non-payment may lead to debt recovery and referral to a disciplinary panel.
  

Third breach

• You’ll be referred to a disciplinary panel.
• This may lead to expulsion from membership and legal costs being awarded against you.
   

View full CPD requirements and obligations.

Update your details anytime in your Personal Profile in your RICS account. Changes are processed and will appear within 24 hours.

If your employer isn’t listed in our system, you won’t be able to add their details directly in your RICS account.

To add your employer details, follow these steps:

1. Go to Personal Details in your RICS account.
2. Scroll to Employment and click the Add New (+) icon.
3. Fill in the following information:
   • Employer’s name and full address
   • Your job title and start date
   • Your business phone number and email address
     

Changes will appear in your account within 24 hours. If you’re unable to update your details, contact us here.

Your digital membership card is available in the Personal Details section of your RICS account, after your renewal. You can view, download, or print it as a PDF at any time.

See full details of the RICS Digital Membership Card.

Try these steps:

1. Clear your browser cookies and cache.
2. Use private/incognito mode.
3. Switch browsers (e.g. Google Chrome)

If the issue persists, email contactrics@rics.org with a screenshot and your RICS membership number.

Your username is usually your preferred email address linked to your RICS account. If you can’t access it, email contactrics@rics.org with your date of birth and postcode/ZIP code. Our support team will assist you in recovering your username and updating your contact details if necessary.

Go to your RICS account login page and use the Password Reset Tool. Follow the steps to reset your password.

Important: RICS will never ask for your password by email or phone.

Try these steps:

1. Check your spam or junk folder.
2. Ensure you're using your preferred email address linked to your RICS account.
3. If you recently left an employer, your personal email may have automatically become your preferred address - try using it instead.
4. If you haven’t set a personal email or still haven’t received the reset email, try resending the request.

If the issue persists, contact us here.

If locked out due to failed login attempts:

• Wait a few minutes and try again.
• Reset your password.

If the issue continues, contact us here.