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Yes, our membership team will be happy to answer any queries. Or, if you prefer, you can email the Membership Services Department or call on 020 7766 8866
You can join the IoD online (an instant application process). Simply complete the online application form and submit. Full details of membership criteria can also be viewed online. any questions can be submitted to the Membership Development Department or you can call 020 7766 8888.
IoD members are given a username and password (that can be changed) which they need for logging-on to the site. Non-members can register by entering basic details.
Yes - simply complete our online application form.
Yes - renewing online is simple.
Buying products on iod.com is a secure process. When you enter your credit card details on the site, they are transmitted to the IoD via a secure link (SSL: secure sockets layer). To assure customers that the link is secure, we have a certificate from Verisign who are one of the leading providers of website infrastructure services to enterprises. Part of their issuing procedure is to validate the authenticity of the company requesting the certificate. all credit card transactions are authorised before processing and all data sent is encrypted. In all areas of the site where purchases/bookings are made the key information is encoded as it is entered. You can see the closed padlock on the bottom right-hand side of the screen. In addition, the web server is protected by security devices and only authorised users at the IoD are able to access order information.
The site map lists all areas of the site, and the navigation buttons on the left-hand side of each page lets users work through the site.
You can access credit reports on UK companies from iod.com.
IoD members can contribute to IoD Policy issues by completing questionnaires available on iod.com and also in IoD News, our monthly member newsletter. Comments and views can also be submitted directly to The Policy Unit.
Yes, from Directors Law Express as a member of the IoD. IoD members can also get free advice from the Directors' advisory Service.
No, we have branches throughout the world, with 33 in the UK alone. In addition to two premises in Pall Mall, London, we have member premises in Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester.
Details of all branches and regions can be found on the site. You can also find out details of local IoD representatives from iod.com, in IoD News, our monthly member newsletter, or by calling Branch Support on 020 7766 8870.
The IoD seeks to protect the privacy of its members by not publishing details of members. However, members can promote their services to other members via the Directory of Members Products and Services.
Some IoD and iod.com services are available to non-members. IoD members also receive significant discounts on IoD products and services as well as preferential rates and exclusive offers through our partnership deals. See our "at-a-glance guide" for non-members.