Membership
An Open Invitation to Join Our Organization
We wish to invite judgment collectors and those in ancillary businesses to join the Florida Association of Judgment Professionals, Inc. We welcome judgment collectors working in other states to join our organization as Associate Members.
FAJP strives to pool the collective talents, resources and knowledge from our diverse membership for a common goal - to more efficiently and effectively collect court ordered judgments. Our organization actively fosters continuing education so that our members remain current on upcoming legislation, new code changes, and collection techniques. The goals of the FAJP are:
- Foster professional development and business growth
- Continuing education
- Cost-savings through the use of combined resources
- Networking opportunities with other judgment collection associates
FAJP Recommended PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES
Membership in the FAJP is voluntary. By accepting membership, a Judgment Professional assumes an obligation of self-discipline and will abide by the Professional Guideline as set forth by the Association.
MEMBERS SHALL:
- Be diligent in their application and use of the Codes in their dealings with Vendors, Judgment Debtors, and the Courts.
- Maintain appropriate and timely communications with their Vendors.
- Not operate under a name that implies or suggests that they are associated with any department of government or any Court.
- Never engage in the unauthorized practice of law by suggesting or implying that they are representing creditors or never misrepresent your own qualifications.
- Strive to keep current with State & Federal privacy & consumer laws applicable to their practice.
- Promptly remit funds due as provided by their Vendors' agreements.
- Use only lawful methods in their judgment enforcement practice.
- Strive to maintain a high level of competency by participating in continuing education, acquiring the necessary tools for business proficiency and staying abreast of changes within the industry.
- Maintain a professional courtesy with fellow Judgment Professionals and assist in the exchange of knowledge whenever possible.
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Benefits of Membership
- Network of contacts and resources throughout the state - support system from other collection professionals
- Referrals to process server and attorneys
- Access to FAJP library
- Free Listing on FAJP's website
- On-line message board 24/7 for immediate feedback/help
- Subsidized continuing education workshops
- Annual conference
Credibility
Membership in FAJP sends a message to the public that you are a specialized, licensed business which adheres to FAJP's professional guidelines. These guidelines indicate that you strive to remain current with the law and that you adhere to high ethical standards.
Regular Membership Requirements
- Membership Fee - $125.00 per year
- Copy of FBN and/or DBA and/or Business Registration and/or proof of corporate status.
- Completion of an open book entry-level certification exam.
- Attend one continuing education session per year.
Note: applications for membership have to be completed within 30 days after being submitted.
Associate Membership
- Membership Fee - $125.00 per year
- Copy of FBN and/or DBA and/or Business Registration and/or proof of corporate status and compliance with state-specific requirements such as a collection agency license.
- Completion of an open book entry-level certification exam.
- Attend one continuing education session per year.
Note: the only difference between Associate Membership and Regular Membership is that the Associate Members cannot vote in FAJP elections, bylaw, or polls.
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