The window for unit renewal will open on November 1, 2026, individual renewals can be performed now. Key points to address:
1. Review the attached zip file for resources.
2. The unit fee for the unit will be $119 for 14 months.
3. Individual fees have not change, the fee schedule is in the attachment.
4. There will be no laps/grace period if unit or individual fail to renew on time they will be dropped.
5. New fees will take effect January 1, 2027, for renewals and dropped individuals.
6.Complete all unit and individual renewals by December 4, 2026 to avoid the 2027 membership rate increase and ensure uninterrupted access to Scouting programs, activities, and events before the end of year.
7. Online renewal is recommended.
8. SYT needs to be completed for all registered adult leaders who are due to complete SYT.
9. Your unit leadership structure must be in order and those leaders SYT must be current.
10. Your Cub Scout unit leadership structure:
11. Your Scouts BSA unit leadership structure:
IH Institutional Head
COR Charter Organization Representative
CC Chairperson
CM Scout Master
MC Committee Member
MC Committee Member
Steps for Unit Renewal
Unit Key 3 Member Log on to my.Scouting.org, navigate to Organization Manager>Unit Renewal.
2. Validate Information.
3. Check your leadership positions and make sure you have the correct names in the correct positions.
a. The Chartered Organization Representative or delegate can use “Position Manager” also found in Organization Manager to edit and then wait overnight for the data jobs to run, then you can revalidate.
4. E-Sign the Page.
5. Unit Pin Review
6. Continue to Unit Renewal
7. Select payment method.
a. Pay online by Credit Card, ACH, or through Klarna.
b. Follow prompts to use a saved credit card or add a new one.
c. Follow prompts to print summary sheet and pay at council.
8. The unit renewal process is now complete- no further action is needed. Additional Resources:
-> Unit Renewal Job Aids and Videos can be found at scouting.org/renewals.
These tools will walk you through the process step by step.
Steps for Unit Renewing their Members
1. Unit Key 3 Member Log on to my.Scouting.org, navigate to Organization Manager>Roster
2. Select the members you want to renew.
3. Create renewal orders.
a. Review/select the positions to renew for each person. Create renewal orders.
4. Select payment method.
a. Pay online by Credit Card, ACH or through Klarna.
i. Follow prompts to use a saved credit card or add a new one
Additional Resources:
-> Unit Renewal Job Aids and Videos can be found at scouting.org/renewals. These tools will walk you through the process step by step.
Steps for Parent Renewing their Youth’s Membership
1. Log on to my.Scouting.org.
a. If the parent/guardian does not have a my.Scouting account, an account must be created in the parent/guardian name. Visit https://my.scouting.org/ to create an account. You will need the scout’s member ID number to link to the parent/ guardian account. The member ID number can be provided by the Unit leader , Committee chairperson or unit membership chair (or from the membership renewal emails you should have already received).
i. Only the parent/guardian that is linked to the scout will be able to renew them when it is time for the annual renewal.
2. Click on the notification icon (should have a “red” notification symbol).
a. You can only renew one youth member at a time.
b. Follow prompts through renewal process and e-sign for renewal.
3. Select payment option.
a. Pay online.
i. Follow prompts to pay by credit card or through Klarna.
You have now completed the process for this youth member.
b. Pay at the office.
i. Follow the prompts to print the document and submit it with payment to the local council office.
4. Repeat the process for each youth family member.
Additional Resources:
-> Unit Renewal Job Aids and Videos can be found at scouting.org/renewals.
These tools will walk you through the process step by step.
Steps for Adults Renewing their Membership
1. Log on to my.Scouting.org.
a. If you’ve never logged on before you will need your member ID number and create a login username and password. You can get the member ID number from your unit leader, committee chairperson, unit membership chair (or from the membership renewal emails you should have already received).
2. Click on the notification icon (should have a “red” notification symbol)
a. Follow prompts to e-sign for renewal.
3. Select payment option
a. Pay online.
i. Follow prompts to pay by credit card or through Klarna. You have now completed the process.
Additional Resources:
-> Unit Renewal Job Aids and Videos can be found at scouting.org/renewals.
These tools will walk you through the process step by step
National Membership & Unit Renewal webpage:
https://www.scouting.org/resources/unit-and-membership-renewal/
Annual Unit Charter Agreement (2026 form):
https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/524-95626-Annual-Charter-Agreement.pdf
Volunteer reminder: National renewal guidance and local council procedures can change. Before submitting paperwork or collecting payments, confirm the latest instructions on the National webpage and with your district or council contact.
