• Beginning September 2026, All Units Due For Renewal Will Renew To February 2028.
• All Memberships And Unit Charters Will Have A Common Renewal Month Of February By February 2028.
  • To Simplify The Process And In Response To Unit Leaders’ Requests, Scouting America Is Returning To Unit Control Of Member Renewals. If The Unit Does Not Renew A Member, That Member May Renew Themselves After The Unit-Only Period Closes.
• The Current 60-Day Grace Period Will End December 31, 2026
  • Members Renewing In November 2026 Will Still Receive A 30-Day Grace Period Through December.
  • Members Renewing In December 2026 Must Renew By December 31 To Avoid Being Dropped.

• Beginning In September 2026, New And Renewing Units Will Use The Standard Charter Fee Plus A Monthly Pro-Rata Fee Through February 2028.
• No Changes For New And Renewing Members Through 2026.

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Unit-Renewed Memberships

• If Your Unit Plans To Handle Renewals For All Members, Please Reach Out To Your Unit Leaders For Next Steps.

Individual Renewals

• If You’re Renewing Yourself Or Your Scout, Follow The Step-By-Step Instructions Below.