Internet Rechartering

Rechartering Your Unit

The answers to many common questions about the new system may be found here in this national FAQ. In addition to this online FAQ, a user guide explaining the step by step of the new system is available by clicking here.

Below is a brief highlight of some of most common questions:

Who can submit the Internet Recharter?

The Charter Organization Representative, Committee Chair, Unit Leader, or any Key 3 delegate has the ability to submit the Renewal.

Is an access code required?

No, an access code is not required. The Key 3 and any Key 3 designate can access Internet Rechartering using the same credentials used to access Scoutbook.com or My.Scouting.

Can a unit add multiples into a renewal?

Yes, they will enter the volunteer as a multiple and notate what unit/non-unit position and council that they are registered in. The unit will not auto-post and the council will be required to verify the multiple registration before posting the unit.

If I have a question or need help completing recharter for my unit, who can I ask?

Your Unit Commissioner or Assistant Council Commissioner can help.

I’m having trouble accessing the online recharter system

Contact your Unit Serving Executive.

Don’t Forget Youth Protection Training

You can’t recharter an adult member of your Scout unit unless they are current in Youth Protection Training. The training is done online at my.scouting.org (not familiar with My.Scouting.org? Visit this page to learn more) and must be renewed every two years. To complete Youth Protection Training, simply:

1. Go to My.Scouting.org (note the “dot” between “my” and “scouting”) and create an account.
2. From My.Scouting.org, click on the Youth Protection Training logo on the right corner of the screen (or select “My Dashboard” from the “Home” navigation in the upper left corner).
3. You should see options to take Youth Protection training. If not, select “YPT” from the menu at the top of the screen.
4. Upon completion, print a certificate of completion and keep with your records.
5. A copy of your certificate of completion is required any time you submit a new membership application.

Changing your COR or IH

If your Charter Organization Representative or Institutional Head needs to be changed, it must be done before you start your charter. If you start your charter without making those changes, you will have to use whoever is on file.

BSA Vocabulary:

Charter Organization Representative-The chartered organization representative is the direct contact between the troop and the chartered organization. This individual is also the organization’s contact with the local council.

Institution Head– Chartered organizations are structured differently so the term Institution Head is used to describe the person who leads the chartered organization. The institution head enters into an annual agreement to provide Scouting in the community and to the youth they seek to serve.

Charter Agreement

The BSA issues charters to community organizations to enable them to use the Scouting program under their own leadership as a service to their children, youth, and families. Charter renewal is the process of renewing the charter agreement between the BSA and the organization, and renewing the registration of youth and adult members.

Check COR and IH emails are updated and correct. If not they may not be getting the emails to approve your charter.

This agreement must have all three signatures.  If this form is not submitted, your charter will not be posted.

Blank Charter Agreement Form

Check Your Roster

Make sure that everyone that should be your roster, is on your roster. If not submit a paper application to the council office so it can be entered into the system. Reminder: your Scoutbook roster is not your official BSA roster. Removing or adding adults and/ or youth from Scoutbook does not officially change your roster.

BSA Youth Application

BSA Adult Application