Submit a new application or re-apply

Applying to re-register your organisation

Organisations are registered for a maximum of three years. To ensure your registration continues without interruption, you must apply to re-register during the final year of your current registration period.

To apply to re-register, you need to 

  • Submit an application form
  • Agree an inspection date

Applying as a new organisation

To apply for the first time, you need to

  • Pay the initial application fee
  • Submit an application form
  • Agree an inspection date
  • Appoint a Responsible Post Holder 

If you need any help or want to discuss your application, telephone 0118 966 2841 or email kerry.wiggins@archaeologists.net

Application forms and guidance

All organisations should complete the main RO application form. 

If your organisation provides archaeological advice to national or local government bodies responsible for implementing planning and heritage consent processes, you must also complete the Stewardship form. We recommend completing this first to avoid duplication.

Registered Organisation application form 2025 (DOCX | 187.27 KB)
Stewardship/archaeological advice by historic environment services (DOCX | 121.52 KB)

Please see the following guidance on submitting your Registered Organisation application.

Additional guidance (PDF | 307.73 KB)
Regulations for the registration of organisations (PDF | 825.08 KB)

All forms and supporting information should be emailed to ellen.mcnamara@archaeologists.net. 

Preparing for a Registered Organisation inspection

Please see the following documents when preparing for your inspection:

Inspection overview (PDF | 142.46 KB)
Understanding the project talk through (PDF | 230.23 KB)
Previous conditions and recommendations (PDF | 109.13 KB)
CIfA expenses form (£) (DOC | 88.5 KB)
CIfA expenses form (€) (DOC | 89 KB)
Further information for new organisations

Requirements and further information for new applicants are outlined in the document below:

Applying to join the Registered Organisation scheme - information (PDF | 180.68 KB)

There is an initial application fee for organisations who are new to the scheme (currently £225 for small businesses, £300 for turnover up to £1,000,000, £375 for turnover over £1,000,000). If your organisation is accepted, you will pay an annual fee based on the financial turnover of your historic environment operations.

Subscription fees

Organisations whose role is exclusively either as a Higher Education Institute or curatorial authority will be charged at the lowest subscription rate.

Registered Organisation subscription fees 2025-26 (DOCX | 144.41 KB)