Q: How do I start officiating?
A:
1- The first step is to register online. Click on officiating above and then register to follow the links. Then mail in a check or money order for the appropriate amount as dictated by site. You will then receive a set of rulebooks soon after.
2- Following registration with the NCHSAA, you will need to register with your local booking agent. All contact information for booking agents is available on the website.
3- Attend the state rules clinic and take the state exam. Dates and locations of the clinic and exam are available on our site. You will also need to attend your local association's clinics – your booking agent will make you aware of these dates and times.

Q: I'm a new official – do I have to pay a late fee?
A: No. We have eliminated late registration fees for new officials.  Returning officials must pay a $5 late fee if registering past the individual sport deadline.

Q: I already registered for a sport, but I would like to add a new sport. Do I need to pay the insurance fee again?
A: No. You only pay the insurance fee one time per year, no matter how many sports you choose to officiate.

Q: I have my own insurance, why do I have to pay the $21?
A: It is mandatory that you pay the insurance, regardless of your coverage. This is not only a $1 million liability coverage plan, but it also covers catastrophic injury up to $1 million.

Q: I missed the deadline – can I still register?
A: No. Unfortunately, we rarely allow registrations after the deadline. This is to make sure that all officials have books, attend clinics and take exams prior to the start of the season.

Q: Can I register with two booking agents?
A: No, we only allow officials to use one booking agent per sport. If you decide to switch booking agents, you must have a letter of release from your former booking agent.

Q: Do I have to take the exam?
A: Yes. We require that the exam be taken every year.  You must register for an account at exams.nfhs.org, and take the exam at this site during the open testing window.  You must take the exam, and make 65% or above to continue officiating in our program for the sport season.

Q: How can I get extra books?
A: You can order extra rulebooks through our office. They are $7 each, and are distributed as available after all officials have received their rulebooks. They are available through the officiating department. Rulebooks are also available through the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Q: Where do I get my uniform?
A: Uniforms are available through the official NCHSAA vendor, Honig's. Go to www.honigs.com or call (800) 468-3284. Honig's is located in Raleigh.