Register with the MHSAA
When registering as a new official, please be aware MHSAA assesses a small registration fee that is to be paid annually upon renewal. You can expect to pay a processing fee of $35 and $15 per sport. Liability insurance and Rulebooks are covered with your registration fees. The fees noted here are subject to change. To register, click the button below and it will take you to the Officials page of the MHSAA website. Register online by clicking the REGISTER NOW button. You will be given detailed registration instructions and can complete your registration in a matter of minutes. You will be presented with four options, click the one that best describes your status. Below is an explanation of those options.
New Official Registration is for individuals that have NEVER officiated with the MHSAA (or those that have not registered the previous school year). New officials will be required to take the Officials Guidebook Exam as well as complete a Mechanics Exam if registering for football and/or basketball. The Exams are open book and may be taken online, along with viewing the online Football Mechanics Manual and the Basketball Mechanics Manual, once you begin registration. Once your registration requirements have been completed, you will receive your MHSAA Officials ID Number and Sports Rule Books from the MHSAA. New officials must also complete the MHSAA Principles of Officiating which can be found on the MHSAA website under the Officials tab. The Guidebook and Mechanics Manuals also can be found on the MHSAA website or TCAOA.
Legacy Official Registration is for any high school junior or senior enrolled in an MHSAA member high school that wish to apply for registration as an MHSAA official for sub-varsity contests with a mentor official. To learn more about the MHSAA Legacy program, visit the MHSAA Legacy Student Officials page. MHSAA will waive the registration processing fee but will still assess a sports fee for High school student officials. Registration must be done by mail.
Renewal Registration is for individuals registered with the MHSAA the previous school year registration period. All officials must register annually with the MHSAA if they wish to continue officiating MHSAA member schools’ contests for the upcoming school year. The annual registration period typically begins around third week in June through end of July. After July, officials renewing will be expected to pay a late fee in addition to the annual registration fees.
Reciprocal Official Registration is for individuals currently registered as an official in another state and wish to apply for registration with the MHSAA. Registration is by mail only. To learn more about the registration process and the policies govern reciprocal officials, please visit the MHSAA Reciprocal Official Program page.