New Membership : Application Form
Allied, Intern, Non-Resident, Registered & Student

Below is the new membership application form for you to complete.
It is a lengthy application, therefore, a SAVE & RESUME LATER link at the bottom of the form is available should you need to return later to complete. To save & resume later as many times as you need, scroll to the end of the form, enter your email address to receive a link or you can copy and save the link given.

NOTICE:
Before commencing with your membership application,
please review our Membership categories, outlined criteria & annual fees to ensure you are up to date with all requirements and amendments.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Refer to IDNS Regulations for the qualifications for each category. Please note that IDNS, NSAA or APENS membership is a requirement to practice Interior Design within the province of Nova Scotia.

Applicant Name: *

First

Last

Work / Home Phone

Cell / Mobile Phone

Employer Date #1

Applicant Email: *

Applicant Home Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

EMPLOYMENT:

Please provide employment details for the past FIVE years.

Current Employer : Company Name: *

Full-Time Employment
Part-Time Employment

Current Employer : Company Phone No. : *

Current Employer : Company Email: *

Current Employer : Company Address: *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Start Date of Employment: *

End Date of Employment: *

Repeat your Start Date here if current employer.

Current Employer : Job Role/Position: *

Current Employer : Reference *

To provide additional employment information, click on the +ADD button below.

EDUCATION:

For application approval, the Association requires OFFICIAL transcripts of education records.

Are you uploading your official education records transcripts: *

Yes
No
Shall submit under separate email to Registrar@idns.ca

File Upload

Institution Full Name: *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Program Full Title / Name: *

Number of Program Years: *

Program Start Date: *

Program Graduation Date: *

CIDA Accreditation: *

To provide additional education information, click on the +ADD button below.

NCIDQ CERTIFICATION:
(applicable to Registered & Non Resident Registered only)

NCIDQ CERTIFICATION

If you are applying for either a Registered or Non-Resident Registered membership, you are required to upload here your NCIDQ certificate.

NCIDQ Upload

If you are not providing certifications, please explain why here:

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

(applicable to Registered, Non Resident Registered & Intern only)

Applicants acknowledge that Registered, Non-Resident Registered and Intern members are required to satisfy the continuing education (CEU) requirements specified by the International Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) and IDNS to qualify for annual renewal of their IDNS membership registration as described in the IDNS By-Laws.

Reporting cycles are three years and IDCEC transcripts must be submitted annually.

I confirm acceptance and agreement to the continuing education requirements as specified by the IDCEC and described by the IDNS By-Laws.
Not applicable to this application.

SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE: (applicable to Intern only)

Tick here which is applicable to this application:

Supervised Work Experience : Not applicable.
Supervised Work Experience : Applicable - complete fields below:

Supervisor Name & Job Position:

First

Last

Supervised Contract # and Hours Completed:

First

Last

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Registered and Non-Resident Registered members are required to have liability insurance as outlined in the Regulations, Section 37 & 38. If applicant does not have insurance at the time of application, any acceptance into the Association will be pending proof of insurance.

Please upload a copy of Insurance Certificate here.

PLI Certificate: *

Full Insurance Provider Name: *

Policy # *

Insurer Contact Name: *

Policy Starting Date: *

Insurer Phone # : *

Policy Expiry Date: *

Insurer Email: *

MEMBERSHIP / ORGANISATIONS INFORMATION:

Name of Membership:

Membership Category:

Date of Membership:

Are you currently a Member:

To provide additional memberships information, click on the +ADD button below.

DISCIPLINIARIES:

Have you had any disciplinary action taken against you or had you rlicence revoked in the last two years? *

Do you have any open complaints / actions being taken against you? *

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Please provide TWO professional referrals for your application preferably a Member of IDNS or NSAA:

Referral #1 : Full Name *

Referral #1 : Phone *

Referral #1 : Email *

Referral #2 : Full Name *

Referral #2 : Phone *

Referral #2 : Email *

APPLICATION AGREEMENT

I hereby make application for membership in the Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia (IDNS). If accepted, I agree to abide by the Act, Regulations and By-Laws of this Association and accept any decisions of the Board of Directors.

I hereby grant IDNS to request and obtain information related to my education, current and past employment and any association membership records and other information that is required for the purposes of applying to IDNS for membership.

I hereby authorize IDNS and its officers, directors, panel members, employees and agents (the above designated parties) to review my application and determine my eligibility to become a member of IDNS. I authorize the above designated parties to contact any state/provincial and fenderal authorities, employers and others to confirm the information contained in my application to become a member of IDNS.

I agree to cooperate promptly and fully in any review of my application; including submitting such documents and information deemed necessary to confirm the information in my application.

I hereby waive all claims against IDNS arising out of my application and my information in the membershp application, including (but not limited to) claims arising out of (a) any release of information to state/provincial and fenderal authorities, licensing boards, employers and others and (ii) any investigation and review of my application.

Signature - use your mouse or touch screen to write signature here: *

Clear Signature

YES, I hereby agree and accept all stipulations as set out in this application's agreement.

Date of Signature *

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Applications will be reviewed within 30 days of receipt of application fee, all required forms and documentations. Any information that is missing or not submitted could cause delays in the review. If an applicant is accepted, a letter will be issued along with an invoice for the annual membership dues. A list of the annual dues can be found on the IDNS website on the membership application page. Membership will commence upon receipt of paymnet of dues and proof of liability insurance.

If your membership is accepted, please confirm below, your consent to receive email communications from IDNS. These communications from IDNS include email notices of meetings, seminars, social functions and other association related events and issues. By agreeing to the consent below, you also agree that IDNS can list your name, address, phone number and email address on their website under the membeship listing.

Applicant To Authorize Email Communications: *

YES, I agree to receive email communications as part of my membership with IDNS.
NO, I do not agree to IDNS sending email communications (NB: IDNS sends meeting notices only by email!)

IDNS WEBSITE : YOUR CONTACT DETAILS

website info *

YES, I agree to my contact details as given below, to be shown on IDNS' website Members Listing.
NO, I do not agree to my contact details to be shown on IDNS' website Members Listing.

Type here how you would like for your name to be displayed:

Your Company Name:

Website

Your contact address details:

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Your contact phone #

Your contact email:

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

How would you like to pay the administration fee ($35.00) to process your application? *

Mail a cheque to IDNS
Send an eTransfer via email
Credit Card
Directly from your Bank Account

PLEASE NOTE: to assist with bank charges, a processing fee of 3% will be added against credit card or direct bank account transactions.

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New Membership : Application Form Allied, Intern, Non-Resident, Registered & Student

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

EMPLOYMENT:

EDUCATION:

NCIDQ CERTIFICATION: (applicable to Registered & Non Resident Registered only)

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

(applicable to Registered, Non Resident Registered & Intern only)

SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE: (applicable to Intern only)

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:

MEMBERSHIP / ORGANISATIONS INFORMATION:

DISCIPLINIARIES:

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

APPLICATION AGREEMENT

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

IDNS WEBSITE : YOUR CONTACT DETAILS

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

New Membership : Application Form
Allied, Intern, Non-Resident, Registered & Student

NCIDQ CERTIFICATION:
(applicable to Registered & Non Resident Registered only)