The new and improved FBA website is live!

Please watch this quick video to learn how to log into the new Online Portal for the first time – all users must go through this step to re-register their  FBA account (current members, past members, non-members). The FORGOT PASSWORD function will not work until your Online Account is re-registered.

I WANT TO RENEW

**After setting up your account in the new Online Portal,  click here to pay or print out your 2025-26 Renewal Invoice**

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Q: My profile currently has an expiration date of 9/30/2025 — am I still a member?
A: YES! There is a grace period built into the renewal season as members and/or firms finalize membership renewal payment. Memberships are recognized as In Good Standing through 12/31/2025 during the grace period, unless the member has specifically resigned their membership or other similar decisive action.

Q: When can I renew?
A: Renewal for the 2025-26 renewal cycle is now available!

Note: Please go through the one-time process HERE to verify your FBA account login in the new Online Portal to ensure a successful renewal.

Q: I was previously on autopayment in the old system; did my payment information transfer to the new Online Portal?
A: NO! If you opted into autopayment of membership dues before 7/1/2025, please note that your autopayment selection was reset as the FBA upgraded to a new database and website; credit card information was not part of the upgrade process to comply with financial security measures.

It’s easy to add a credit card to your FBA account for payment of dues: (a) go through one-time account login setup process listed above, (b) log in at www.fedbar.org after successful verification, (c) in the What Would You Like to Do? area, click on SET UP AUTO RENEWAL and go through the steps!

Q: Did I renew successfully?
A: Here’s the way to check if your membership was renewed successfully: after verifying your Online Portal account per the above steps, log into your account – your Expiration Date will be prominent on your Account Home Screen – if your expiration date still says 9/30/2025, then you need to renew.

**Please allow up to two weeks for mailed renewal payments to get processed.

Q: I keep getting renewal messages but I thought my firm/organization already renewed my membership?
A: It can take a few days to go from your organization’s internal check/payment request, to delivery, to bank processing, and then to FBA staff  processing. If your organization has sent an internal message that your membership has been addressed, please disregard any renewal communications while payment is in transit.

Q: Where do I send payment by mail?
A: Checks for any type of FBA payment (membership, events, donations) should be made payable to Federal Bar Association and sent to:

Federal Bar Association
P.O. Box 79395
Baltimore, MD 21279-0395

NOTE: online payment via electronic check is now available in the new Online Portal!

Q: What are the national membership dues rates?
A: View all membership categories, which include the rates outlined in our new membership dues structure. There are also links to Firm Membership information.

Q: I have other FBA membership questions.
A: Head over to the main FAQ here.

You belong at the FBA! Please drop us a line HERE if you have any questions.