How to Renew an Adult Membership
Scouting America now renews memberships on a rolling 12-month basis for each individual. Renewal notices will appear in my.Scouting.org starting two months before a member's expiration date.
Step 1: Log in to my.Scouting
Visit my.Scouting.org and log in using your account credentials.
If you’ve never logged in before, you’ll need your Member ID. This ID can be found:
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In renewal reminder emails
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From your unit leader or committee chair
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Within your Scout’s profile in my.Scouting
Step 2: Click the Red Notification Icon
Once logged in, look at the upper right corner of the page and click on the red notification bell. A message will appear letting you know that your registration is expiring soon.
Click the link to begin the renewal.
Step 3: Choose the Correct Position
If you hold multiple roles (e.g., Committee Member, Scoutmaster), select the one you want as your Primary Position — this determines which role shows as paid after renewal.
If your youth is not planning to continue on their Scouting journey, select “opt out of Auto Renewal.” This will stop any renewal reminder emails from going to the parent/guardian. If opt out is selected in error, you must contact the Golden Gate Area Council at [email protected] or (925) 674-6100 to have it corrected.
Step 4: Review and Accept Terms
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Confirm your details are correct.
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Click “Go to Payment.”
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Read and electronically sign the Terms and Conditions by typing your name.
Then, click “Go to Checkout Summary.”
Step 5: Choose a Payment Method
You will now see a summary of charges.
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Scout Life magazine is selected by default. If you do not wish to receive it, uncheck the box.
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Enter your payment details and click “Place Order.”
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If you prefer to pay at your council office, click “Print for Manual Pay” instead. This will generate a PDF you can take to the office with your payment.
You may also choose to securely save your payment information for next year’s renewal.
Step 6: Complete Your Renewal
After your payment is processed, a receipt will appear. Click Complete Registration to finish and return to your applications in my.Scouting.
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