Join or Renew

Renewal 2026 Members/Students

PLEASE NOTE:  Renewals for 2026 have NOT gone out.  CMS is switching to a new cloud based renewal system and there has been a delay.  CMS is hoping to get the renewals out by the end of the year or early 2026.  Please forgive the delay.

Renewing online requires a Username = Email Address and Password = Member ID

Beginning in 2024 student membership is free. HOWEVER STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT A RENEWAL FORM

(Either on-line or paper copy to be mailed or faxed)

Renew Online for 2025  (Credit Cards Only)

or PDF Paper Applications for 2025 (For Checks or Credit Cards)

DO NOT send credit card information by email.

New Members/Students Application for 2025

New Member Join Online for 2025 (Credit Cards Only)

or PDF Paper Applications for 2025 (For Checks or Credit Cards)

  • Make checks payable to The Clay Minerals Society.
  • Checks must be in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank.
  • Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or UnionPay (银联) may also be used.
  • Please include card number, cardholder name, expiration date, and credit card security number (CVV2 or CID)