How to re-join the IET

Here you'll find out how to rejoin the IET depending on what membership you originally had.

Non-registered members

If you were previously a member of the IET, but your membership has lapsed, re-joining is simple.

Lapsed duration	Action required
Membership lapsed within last three years	Call +44 (0)333 049 9123 or email rejoin@theiet.org.
Membership lapsed more than three years ago	Apply online and pay current membership fee.

If you were professionally registered, it’s best to speak to us first. You can call us on +44 (0)333 049 9123 or email rejoin@theiet.org.

Lapse duration	Action required
Less than one year	Re-join and pay the Engineering Council back fees.
One to three years	Re-join, pay any outstanding fees and submit six to twelve months CPD evidence along with a future professional development plan. You’ll also need to send your CV to show that you’ve kept up the competencies you demonstrated during your registration assessment.
More than three years	Rejoin and reapply for registration via full application and interview. You’ll also need to pay the full Professional Registration application fee and the IET membership fee.

Registration category	Current year back fee
Chartered Engineer (CEng)	£47.84
Incorporated Engineer (IEng)	£40.60
Engineering Technician (EngTech)	£23.28
ICT Technician (ICTTech)	£23.28

If you paid a reduced IET membership fee and you were professionally registered with the Engineering Council, you may qualify for a reduced fee.

The Membership Team are available, Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 6 pm GMT.

You can write to us, call us on +44 (0)333 049 9123, chat to us online, or simply send us an email to membership@theiet.org.