What types of memberships are available?
By becoming a member of the International Door Association (IDA), your organization gains access to a vibrant community of industry experts and visionaries. Collaborate, share knowledge, and stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving door and access systems industry.
Six ways to join the IDA community
Select a membership type to see its eligibility and benefits.
Dealer Membership
A Dealer member is a company whose primary business is the installation and service of residential and/or commercial garage door and access systems.
- Dealer members agree to comply with the IDA Code of Business Conduct.
- Dealer members may refer to themselves as an IDA member and may use the IDA logo in advertising and marketing.
- Each Dealer member shall designate one voting representative.
Annual Dues for Dealer Membership: Membership Dues for dealers located in the United States are based on total sales revenue under the following categories:
- $375 – Under 1.5 Million in total sales.
- $475 – 1.5 Million – $3 Million in total sales.
- $575 – Over $3 Million in total sales.
IDA contributes $100 toward regional association dues for certain affiliate partner associations. If you are located in the area of one of these affiliate partners, please select it on your application.
Dealer Branch membership
Active IDA Dealer members within the Over 3 million in total sales category may add a membership for branch locations that share the same EIN number at no additional cost. The Dealer Branch member shall have all the privileges and responsibilities of the Dealer member except the dealer branch cannot designate a voting representative.
- Dealer branch members agree to comply with the IDA Code of Business Conduct.
- Dealer branch members may refer to themselves as an IDA member and may use the IDA logo in advertising and marketing.
Membership dues for dealers located in Canada and all U.S. possessions is $375 USD
Membership dues for dealers located outside of the regions specified above is $145 USD.
(+ $50 initiation for new members).
Supplier Membership
A Supplier member is a company whose primary business within the door and access systems industry is providing door and access systems products and/or services to door and access systems dealers.
- Supplier members agree to comply with the IDA Code of Business Conduct.
- Supplier members may refer to themselves as an IDA member and may use the IDA logo in advertising and marketing.
- Each Supplier member shall designate one voting representative to vote in IDA elections within the region of their primary location. Each Supplier member is eligible to hold Board and/or officer positions, with the exception of President-Elect and President.
Annual dues for Supplier Membership is $660 USD (+ $50 initiation for new members).
Technician Membership
A Technician member is an individual product installer or service technician who is an employee of an installing/servicing door and access systems dealer.
- Technician members agree to comply with the IDA Code of Business Conduct.
- Technician members may refer to themselves as an “IDA Technician member” and may use the IDA Technician logo (not the IDA logo) for their personal use and personal wares, i.e. their personal truck, tools, apparel etc. The use of the logo is for the sole purpose or use by the Technician member and shall not be permitted to be used by a non-member dealer.
- Technician members are not required to be an employee of a current IDA Dealer member.
- Technician memberships are a non-voting
membership category.
Annual dues for Technician Membership is $99 USD.
(+ $50 initiation for new members).
Corresponding Membership
A Corresponding member is an individual or organization who has an interest in the door and access systems industry but does not otherwise qualify for other IDA membership categories.
- Corresponding members agree to comply with the IDA Code of Business Conduct.
- Corresponding members may refer to themselves as an IDA member and may use the IDA logo in advertising and marketing.
- Corresponding memberships are a non-voting membership category.
Annual dues for Corresponding Membership is $750 USD.
(+ $50 initiation for new members).
Honorary Member
An Honorary member (previously the Individual Lifetime Member and the Honorary Member) is an individual who meets the honorary membership criteria established by the Board and who has been deemed worthy of honorary membership by the Board.
- Honorary memberships are a non-voting
membership category.
No annual cost for an Honorary Member.
Membership Definitions
Primary Business
The highest sales volume category within the door and access systems portion of a company’s business.
Primary Location
The business address designated by the member as their desired membership address.
Representation
Members with voting eligibility may designate a single individual (an owner, co-owner, or employee) to serve as their voting representative.
Voting Representative
An individual designated by a Dealer or Supplier member to cast IDA ballots on behalf of the member. Only voting representatives are eligible to serve as IDA officers or Board members.