Membership Terms & Conditions

Membership Term: The membership term is anniversary-based and reflects the date of joining. When selecting a membership payment (annual or monthly), the member agrees and understands that New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) membership is a year-long membership term and they are obligated to fulfill their payment(s) for the duration of the entire membership term.

Annual Payments: When the member selects the annual auto-renew payment option, membership dues are paid in full online at the time of renewing/joining via credit card or debit card. A recurring annual payment will be charged to the credit card or debit card the member has on file with NYSBA

Monthly Payments: When the member selects the monthly auto-renew payment option, the first payment is paid in full online at the time of joining with subsequent payments spread out over the remaining months during the one-year membership term. Recurring payments will occur on the same date of each month based on when the member joined. Recurring payments will be charged to the credit card or debit card the member has on file with NYSBA.

Auto-Renew: When a member selects either the annual or monthly auto-renew option, their membership renews automatically based on the date of joining, at the corresponding dues level based on year of admission. Payments will recur annually, or monthly, until canceled via the instructions provided.  If a member wishes to pay by credit or debit card, or wire transfer, and not participate in the auto-renew option, then they may call our Member Resource Center (MRC) at 800.582.2452 and pay over the phone.

Follow-Up When Payment is Declined: Approximately 60 days and 30 days prior to credit card or debit card expiration date, a member will be notified that their card information needs to be updated. Credit or debit card payment will be processed as scheduled based on member join date. In the event of a declined payment, the member will receive a notification from the NYSBA Treasurer notifying them that payment was declined.

For members on monthly auto-renew, access to membership benefits will cease in 30 days if the credit card on file is not updated. NYSBA will contact the member via phone during the 30-day window to attempt to collect payment and update credit card information. For members on annual auto-renew, access to membership benefits will cease on the day the anniversary period concludes.

Payment by Check: While we strongly recommend membership payment via credit card, for members requesting to pay their annual membership fee via check, they may call our Member Resource Center (MRC) at 800.582.2452 and join or renew over the phone. MRC will send an invoice via e-mail and a payment by check must be mailed, along with a copy of the invoice, within 5-7 business days of receipt to:  New York State Bar Association  Attn: Member Resource Center, One Elk Street,  Albany, NY 12207

Membership Drops: For members not participating in the auto-renew options online, and paying annually by check, credit card, or debit card, NYSBA will send up to 6 notifications (print & digital) to the mail billing addresses and email billing address the member has on file no later than 60 days prior to the drop drop date. If payment isn’t made prior before the date of the membership term expiring, the individual’s membership, and corresponding benefits, will cease.

Cancellations: In the event a member elects to cancel or otherwise terminate their membership, they agree to pay the remaining balance each month where applicable, satisfying their annual membership term in full at time of cancellation. The member will retain access to NYSBA member benefits for the entire membership term.

Refunds: NYSBA is not obligated to issue refunds for canceled memberships. Full refunds or partial refunds for canceled memberships will be considered and issued at the discretion of NYSBA and are not guaranteed. To request a full or partial refund, please contact [email protected] and provide a brief explanation of the purpose of the cancellation and request for the full or partial refund.