Steps to Apply for Membership

To join PATCA, there are three basic steps for the applicant:

1. Submit an application form.
2. Pay the application fee.
3. Submit reference letters.

Once we receive your letters of reference, the Membership Committee will review your application. Upon approval, you'll receive a welcome letter and annual dues invoice. Dues are payable upon approval. The application process usually takes one to three weeks.

Application Form

Click here for a printable Membership Application.  

OR

Click here to fill out a secure on-line Application Form.

Application Fees

Applications fees are $75 for Senior, Full, Associate, or Company status and $35 for Affiliate.

Upon approval of membership, your application fee will be CREDITED to your first year of membership dues.

Reference Letters

Please provide letters of reference with your completed application.

PATCA requests:

Full Member:  Three references from current or former clients
Associate Member:  Three references from clients or professional colleagues
Company Member:  Six references from current or former clients
Associate Company Member:  Three references from clients or professional colleagues
Senior Member:  Five references from current or former clients

Reference letters may be submitted via email or fax, or they may be submitted electronically using our online Reference Form.

Some membership applicants have asked for a sample or template of a professional reference letter, to help them prepare their clients to respond to the request. You may also This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to have them fax or mail a copy to you.

Click here for a printable Sample Reference Letter

You may send the following link to your professional references so they may submit a letter online.

PATCA Online Reference Letter. 

Thank you for your interest in joining PATCA, the premier association of professional and technical consultants!  We look forward to receiving your application.