Membership Enrollment & Dues Remittance

Maintaining active membership enrollment is fundamental to local unit operations. Monthly dues remittance keeps your unit in good standing, ensures voting privileges, and preserves core Standards of Affiliation (SOA) compliance.

⚠️ Remittance Deadline: Monthly (First Payment Due September 30th)

Dues should be remitted monthly whenever new members join. To remain a viable PTA, local units must have at least 10 members. To maintain credentialling, dues must be remitted by March 31st all dues must be paid by June 30th.

Important Membership & Dues Distribution Information:

  • State & National Portion ($5.25/member): Each membership includes $3.25 for National PTA and $2.00 for Free State PTA. Local units retain the remaining portion set in their bylaws.
  • County Council Dues ($0.50/member): Harford County Council of PTA dues supporting regional training, leadership advocacy, and student programs are remitted separately per member.
  • Membership Year: The official membership year runs from July 1st to June 30th (with voting and business recognition extended through September 30th).
  • Individual Memberships Required: Every member must be individually accounted for (no joint/family block entries without remitting $5.25 per individual person).
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Last Updated September 11, 2026