New rates to become effective in January. Join / Renew now and save. USCF Dues Rates as of 1/1/2012:
| Membership Type | Details | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr |
| Adult | 12 issues of Chess Life | $46 | $84 | $122 |
| Adult | No Magazine | $40 | $72 | $104 |
| Senior (65 or older) | 12 issues of Chess Life | $40 | $72 | $104 |
| Young Adult (Under 25) | 12 issues of Chess Life | $33 | $61 | $88 |
| Young Adult (Under 25) | No Magazine | $26 | $47 | $67 |
| Youth (Under 16) | 6 issues of Chess Life | $28 | $51 | $73 |
| Youth (Under 16) | No Magazine | $22 | $40 | $57 |
| Scholastic (Under 13) | 6 issues of Chess Life for Kids | $24 | $43 | $61 |
| Scholastic (Under 13) | No Magazine | $17 | $30 | $42 |
| Family Membership | Plan 1 – With Adults | $75 | ||
| Family Membership | Plan 2 – No Adults | $47 | ||
| Life Membership | 12 issues of Chess Life annually | $1500 | ||
| Senior Life Membership (65 or older) | 12 issues of Chess Life annually | $750 | ||
| Life Benefactor | 12 issues of Chess Life annually | $3000 |