To determine which membership type best suits your education and experience, please go to Membership Types.

Most applicants will complete a membership application , submit letters of recommendation, verify certification, and submit an initial dues payment. Letters of recommendation should accompany the application, if possible, but can be held until the applicant’s packet is complete. Letters should be submitted by a current ACR member in good standing and can be mailed to the ACR at 2200 Lake Blvd; Atlanta, GA, 30345 or faxed to (404) 633-1870.

Upon receipt, the ACR reviews the application and will contact the applicant for any missing information or with any questions. When the application is accepted, the applicant becomes a “member-elect” and begins to receive benefits.

The ACR board of directors meets four times a year to elect new members. After an applicant has been elected to membership, payment of annual dues is all that is required to maintain membership in succeeding years.

If you have questions, please contact the ACR membership department at or (404) 633-3777.