The following explains the official and final procedures and requirements in obtaining ABIA membership and certification.

Before continuing it should be known that the ABIA is only permitting top level companies to obtain membership. If a potential member thinks there may be any item required by the ABIA that they may fail to meet they are encouraged not to continue as there is a sizeable yearly dues requirement which is non-refundable.

Membership with the ABIA will be limited within local areas as described herein. Memberships will be issued only to prospective members in the order they are received who follow the steps below:

1. Complete the online initial application for membership
2. Complete payment of yearly dues.
3. Submit current insurance / licensing documents
4. Submit proof of quality and customer references as required
5. Be approved for membership in their local area by the ABIA

Companies who meet the standards and are accepted into the organization will have certain levels of exclusivity to their areas. Areas with a radius of cities or urban areas extending 50 miles or less containing less than 500,000 population will be limited to 1 ABIA member.

Areas with a radius of cities or urban areas extending 50 miles or less containing more than 500,000 population will be limited to 2 ABIA members.