Application for AAPP Membership FAQs

Application Deadlines
Due to the volume of membership applications received, any application received after April 1, 2026 will not be eligible for the 2026 Atlantic City seminar Member rate.  Application received after April 1, 2026 will be processed and submitted for membership vote during the 2027 Annual Seminar Business Meeting in Corpus Christi. 

Requirements for Member:

1.  Must be a law enforcement polygraphist as defined in Article III, Section B of the AAPP Constitution
     and Bylaws.
B.  LAW ENFORCEMENT POLYGRAPHISTS: 
Any United States citizen who is a current employee, salaried or contract,
of an American law enforcement organization whose responsibilities
include the administration of polygraph examinations for that employer;
and has met licensing/certification requirements mandated in the state of
residence/practice; and is a graduate of an AAPP recognized polygraph school.
AND

2.   Has met licensing/certification requirements mandated in the state of residence/practice; and is a graduate
      of an AAPP recognized polygraph school and must have demonstrated proficiency in the administration of
      polygraph examinations.
 
Members shall have the right to vote if the member’s dues for that year are paid prior to the Annual Meeting, members may hold any AAPP office, and members may serve on any AAPP committee. 

Requirements for Affiliate:

1.   Any citizen of a North American country demonstrating a genuine interest in the polygraph profession may
      be eligible for Affiliate Membership. Such interest may be demonstrated by being involved in the:
    • Manufacture or sale of polygraph instruments
    • Research of polygraph instruments or techniques
    • Other functions acceptable to the Board of Directors

OR

2.   Further, any current employee, salaried or contractual, of any agency equivalent to an American
      law enforcement organization in North American countries may also be eligible for Affiliate Membership.
    • Shall provide proof of being employed by, or contracted to, an agency equivalent to an American law enforcement organization, with a primary responsibility to conduct polygraph examinations.
    • Shall provide proof of having successfully graduated from an AAPP recognized or APA accredited school.
    • Shall provide proof of having met any licensing or certification requirements mandated in the place of residence or practice.

Due to the infeasibility of performing an equivalent membership application background investigation, any prospective foreign Affiliate Member shall be responsible for demonstrating that they have met the following requirements to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors:

Affiliate Members of the AAPP shall abide by all of the requirements and expectations of Members of the AAPP. Affiliate Members shall declare their status as an “Affiliate Member” of the AAPP, not as a “Member” in all public and professional declarations and documents. Affiliate Members are not eligible to vote or hold any elected office. Affiliate Members shall have the right to participate in other activities of the AAPP, and may serve on any committee, but not as Chair.

If you have previously been an AAPP member but your membership expired, please use the Membership Application form and choose "Yes" for "Have you ever been an AAPP member?"
                                                                                                  
Application Processing
Membership applications are processed only after the $150 payment ($25 non-refundable application fee and $125 for first year dues) is received. Applications without payment will expire six months after submission.
Once payment is received, the application will be forwarded to the Region Director for vetting.  Once the vetting process is completed, the application is submitted to the Vice President for approval. This process normally takes 10 - 20 business days depending on how quickly applicant references respond.  Membership application approvals are provisional and final approval is based upon a vote of the AAPP Membership during the Business Meeting at the Annual Seminar. Once provisional members are approved by the Membership they will receive a Certificate of Membership from the AAPP Secretary. 

Member Rate Seminar Registration
Your membership application must be vetted and provisionally approved before you are eligible for the Seminar Member rate of $375.  Please do not attempt to register for the annual training seminar with the Member form until you have been notified. You will be notified via email when your application has been provisionally approved and then you may register for the Seminar at the Member rate.  
 
Application Deadlines
Due to the volume of membership applications received, any application received after April 1, 2026 will not be eligible for the 2026 Atlantic City seminar Member rate.  Application received after April 1, 2026 will be processed and submitted for membership vote during the 2027 Annual Seminar Business Meeting in Corpus Christi. 

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