Frequently Asked Questions

Application Questions:

How long does the membership application process take?

The application generally takes just a few days to process if all of the requirements have been submitted.  CEDIA will send you an email shortly after receiving your application to let you know what if any requirements are still needed.

For Residential Electronic Systems Contractors please note that you will need to contact your insurance company to have CEDIA added as a certificate holder with notice of cancellation. Your application can not be accepted without this and you will remain at “Pending” status.  For any application, if all the requirements have not been received within three months of the application date then the application will be cancelled and the applicant will be refunded the dues minus $100 for processing.

Why does CEDIA need to be named as a certificate holder on my insurance policy?

** This requirement only applies to Residential Electronic Systems Contractors.

The requirement states that U.S.-based applicants must provide direct proof of General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 USD, showing CEDIA as the certificate holder with 10 days notice of cancellation. This document can be faxed to CEDIA Headquarters at 317-735-4012.  The address to appear on the certificate is:

CEDIA
7150 Winton Drive
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46268

CEDIA does not need to be covered by your insurance policy in any way. Being a certificate holder with notice of cancellation simply means that your insurance company will try and notify us if your policy is cancelled for any reason.  This way we can know that all CEDIA members are currently covered by insurance and can advertise this to potential clients. 

What is the difference between Provisional and Full Membership? 

Provisional members have all of the same benefits as full members except for two things: 

1. Provisional members are not listed on the CEDIA Finder Service
2. Provisional members are not allowed to use the CEDIA logo

The full membership level also has a few additional requirements for membership. These requirements are listed on the Application Information page.

How can I make changes to my company information after I have submitted the application?

The contact information, company description, and brands sold that you enter will appear in the CEDIA online and printed directory so it is to your advantage to have all of this information filled out and updated as needed. Full members will also have this information listed on the Finder Service for potential clients to view.

Upon completion of the application you will receive an email with your personal username and password.  This will let you log into the Member’s Area of the website and from there you can click on the link to “Update Company Info – Main Reps Only”.

You will also need your company ID number to make changes. This number will be on the electronic receipt that will be emailed to you.  You can also email member@cedia.org to get your company ID number.

What forms of payment does CEDIA accept for membership dues?

The online application form accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. You can also mail in a hard copy of the application with a check.

Can I cancel my application once it has been submitted?

Applications that are cancelled or do not meet all of the requirements will be refunded the dues minus $100 for processing.  This will happen automatically if an application is still “pending” after three months from the time it was submitted.

 

General Membership Questions:

When do I renew my membership?

Membership renewal notices are sent out on November 15 and the deadline to renew your membership is January 31.  Renewals after January 31 are subject to a 20% late fee.  You can renew online at www.cedia.org/renew.

How do I move from Provisional to Full Membership?

There a few additional requirements for Full membership and once you have met these, you can submit the requirements through the online form. It will take just a few days for the membership department to process your change.  At that point your company will be listed on the Finder Service and will be given access to the Member logo. If you have any additional questions about this process, please contact Member Services at member@cedia.org or 800-669-5329.