This page has answers to our most frequently asked questions. You can scan the list of questions, or click the links below to see the questions for each topic.
Membership FAQ
How do I become a TICA member and what kind of memberships are available?
How do I renew my TICA membership?
How can I pay for my membership?
What are the benefits of a TICA membership?
When do memberships expire? Do you pro-rate?
Where can I find out what region I am in?
Why didn't the Executive Office change my membership address?
Why don't I get a TICA Trend?
How do I get a membership list?
What is the deadline for proposals to be received in the Executive Office for the next meeting?
Owners FAQ
Where are last years award-winning cats?
Where can I find a list of Outstanding Catteries?
Where can I find the publications?
Where can I go to find a show?
When is the next cat show in my region?
When is the next meeting?
How do I request a refund?
How do I file a complaint or response with TICA?
Is there a fee doe filing a complaint or response with TICA!
My complaint is regarding a TICA judge. How should such a complaint be handled?
What is the proper format for a complaint or response?
TICA rules require sworn statements. How should those statements best be submitted?
Can I submit further information or documents later?
Can I telephone or email the office or the legal committee regarding my complaint?
What is the status of my complaint?
When will I know the outcome of my complaint?
What action will be taken on my complaint?
Did TICA receive my complaint?
A response to my complaint was received; can I submit further information or documents?
Can I provide information or documentation that will not be disclosed to the other party to the complaint?
I have filed a complaint with TICA. Can I distribute that information?
I do not live in the United States and I received a copy of the Complaint, only several days before a response was due.
Exhibitors FAQ
How do I find out if all of my cat's shows have been scored?
How many points does my cat have?
I can't find my cat in the current standings.
I sent in a confirmation, why isn't my cat scored?
My cat is being shown under a different color than what is currently registered.
The registration number printed in the catalog is incorrect.
The show results posted on the website are not correct.
This was my second time I showed my cat without a registration number.
What do I do if I showed my cat pending?
What region is my cat being scored in?
When are the standings updated?
Where can I find which shows are included in the current standings?
How are cats judged?
How do I contact the Judging Adminstrator?
Club FAQ
When must my club renew its charter?
Breeder FAQ
Why does TICA recognize different breeds than other cat registries?
What are the rules for registering a cattery name?
Where can I find a list of outstanding catteries?
Where can I find a list of current cattery names registered with TICA?
How are cattery names used?
How is the cattery name placed on the cat's name? OR what are the rules for the use of cattery names?
How are cattery suffixes used?
What punctuation may be used in a cattery name?
Can I register my litter if the sire is not TICA registered?
Do I have to fill out the color of each cat if I am registering the litter as a unit?
How do I register a cat from a litter registration?
Where do I mark on a litter registration "Not for Breeding" and "Not for Showing"?
Why didn't my cattery appear as a prefix on the blueslips from the litter I registered?
What are the rules for filling out a Blueslip?
May I change the Blueslip?
What are the responsibilities of the breeder?
What are the responsibilities of the new owner?
How do I change the name of my cat?
How do I get my cat transferred to my name?
How do I register my cat if it is already registered in another association?
How do I register my Household Pet (HHP)?
If I want to co-own my cat, what is the difference between "and" and "and/or" between the names of the co-owners?
What if I don't have a certified pedigree with which to register my cat?
Why can't I use my name or address in the name of the cat?
Why did you add "/ID" to the end of my cat's name?