All users of the STS wishing to certify products, or make use of the services offered by the STSA, must become members of the association. It is not necessary for Utilities to become members of the association, unless they design their own systems and wish to certify them. 

The voting member class allows the prospective member to vote at Members Meetings and apply to become a member of the board of directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Within this class, there are several categories that a voting member can apply for. Note that for each category that a member would like to vote in, a separate annual membership fee applies:

• Payment Meter manufacturer
• Vending system manufacturer
• Security module manufacturer
• Key management system manufacturer
• Key Management Service Provider
• Standards Organisation 
• Certification Authority
• Other

The non-voting membership class allows the member to make use of the STS technology, certify their products, and display the STS logo on certified products. Only one membership is required for as many categories as desired. The non-voting member has no voting rights at the annual general meeting and may not apply to become a director on the STSA management board.

Membership may be applied for on the STS website here.

Once approved, memberships are valid for as long as the member is a paid up member of the STSA. 

Please refer to the membership agreement documents found here for further details.

There are several benefits of being a member of the STSA, which include:

• Have access to STS test facilities for product certifications
• Have the right to brand certified products with the STS trademark.
• Have the right to advertise their certified products as “STS Certified”
• Have access to the services of the STS Key Management Centre
• Are listed on the STS website as suppliers of STS Compliant equipment
• Receive a certificate of membership that can be used in tender documents
• Receive regular notices and alerts regarding updates to the standards
• May vote on updates and enhancements to the standard
• May participate in STS technical work-groups