Annual memberships expire on December 31 of each calendar year. Unpaid renewals will be graced for a period of 90 days. During this grace period, these Members will continue to have full Member access of the APP Portal and piercing Members will continue to appear in the Find a Piercer Directory.

If renewal dues are not paid within this grace period, membership will automatically lapse on April 1. Membership can be reinstated with the original join date, as long as membership doesn't lapse longer than two years and membership dues are paid.