How to Join

InfraGard is an organization dedicated to the protection of the United States and the American people. In order to maintain a level of trust within the membership, all applicants undergo a background check performed by the FBI (for this reason InfraGard membership is currently limited to United States citizens). Applications are then screened according to a defined criteria by the local FBI field office and in some instances the unit which oversees the InfraGard Program at FBI Headquarters.

Along with your InfraGard membership comes great responsibility. We value active members who are willing to devote their time, effort and talent to help build this organization and achieve our goals of protecting the American people. You will be a representative of the nation's largest volunteer organization dedicated to critical infrastructure protection.

Finally, before you fill out your application, please read the InfraGard Code of Ethics and browse the other Policies and Procedures. As a member of InfraGard, you will be expected to abide by these guidelines.

The Application Process:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply at a local chapter meeting. Chapter coordinators, leaders and members can help answer questions about InfraGard membership and the application process. To make application processing easier, typed applications are required.

To fill out an application:

• Complete the online at application at: https://www.infragard.net/InfraGardPublicSite/application.php.
• NOTE: Typed or handwritten applications are no longer being accepted.
• Once submitted, your application will be processed as quickly as possible. You will be notified of your InfraGard membership status. While your application is being processed, you are encouraged to attend open chapter meetings.

InfraGard Qualified Substitutes for Records Check
The following United States Government-issued Security Clearances are Qualified Substitutes for the records check required for InfraGard Membership:

• Confidential
• Secret
• Top Secret
• An InfraGard Applicant/Member may submit evidence of their possession of one of the above clearances to expedite the initial processing and periodic renewal of their InfraGard Membership.

Please mail your application to:

Arizona InfraGard
201 East Indianola
Phoenix, AZ 85012