What is the charter?

The chartering process is one of the oldest traditions in Scouting. It is the formal document that certifies the agreement between a Chartered Partner – an organization that agrees to utilize Scouting as a part of its service to youth and community outreach – and the Boy Scouts of America, setting expectations for the quality of program to be delivered to the Charter Partner’s youth population.

The BSA grants charters to sponsoring (chartered) organizations who must report to Scouting annually to renew their local charters. Rechartering is the process where a Scout unit renews its charter as an official part of the Boy Scouts of America.

Online access will be available November 1, 2021.  All unit charters are to be turned in no later than the January 15, 2022.

For a Guide for Internet Rechartering 2.0, click here: 

Internet Rechartering 2.0 FAQ

Internet Rechartering 2.0 User Guide

Begin Your Internet Recharter