Your Membership Questions
How do I apply for an AARP membership online?
How do I update my membership account information online?
How do I replace my lost membership card?
How do I change my mailing address online?
How do I renew my membership account online?
How do I add my spouse to my AARP membership account?
How old do I have to be to join AARP as a full member?
What if I am too young to join as a full member of AARP?
What does the acronym AARP mean?
Can I speak with someone in Spanish using a toll-free telephone number?
Does AARP have a toll-free telephone number?
How can I learn about the history and mission of AARP?
Contact AARP, if you still have questions about your membership.
Answers to Your Membership Questions
Q: How do I apply for an AARP membership online?
A: Visit online our Join page.
Q: How can I update my account information online?
A: Visit online our Update Your Account page
Q: How do I replace my lost membership card?
A: Visit online our Update Your Account page
Q: How do I change my mailing address online?
A: Change your mailing address for your membership and your AARP publications by visiting our Update Your Account page.
Q: How do I renew my membership account online?
A: Visit online our Update Your Account page
Q: How do I add my spouse to my AARP membership account?
A: You can add or change spouse or partner information by visiting our Update Your Account page. A spouse membership is free.
Q: How old do I have to be to join AARP as a full member?
A: We welcome all persons 50 years or over, retired or not. A full member is entitled to a membership card and all of our benefits and services.
Q: What if I am too young to join as a full member of AARP?
A: For those under 50 who support the association's goals and objectives, we offer an associate membership. Once an individual celebrates a 50th birthday, the associate member automatically becomes a full member, receives a membership card, and can take advantage of all of our benefits and services.
Q: What does the acronym AARP mean?
A: AARP was formerly known as the "American Association of Retired Persons." In November 1998 the Board of Directors changed the name to "AARP." Visit About AARP for more information.
Q: Can I speak with someone in Spanish using a toll-free telephone number?
A: Yes. Call us toll-free, 1-877-MAS-DE-50 (1-877-627-3350), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 12 midnight ET.
Q: Does AARP have a toll-free telephone number?
A: Yes. Call us toll-free, 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 12 midnight ET.
Q: How can I learn about the history and mission of AARP?
A: See our AARP Fact Sheet for details.
Contact AARP, if you still have questions about your membership.
