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[[Headquarters Staff]] will request of the petitioner a copy or scan of their diploma. That received, they will then investigate the granting college or university to see that it is appropriately accredited. This step may be omitted for schools well recognized. Recognition will consist of the use of postnominals (i.e.: BA, MA, PhD) and titles (i.e.: Dr.), and notification of such by the same means as the petition was received (email or mail).

[[Headquarters Staff]] will request of the petitioner information on the school granting his professorship, and if appropriate, the URL for the school's website. They will then check the website to verify that the individual is on staff with that rank. When this cannot be determined from the website, other evidence will be requested and reviewed. Recognition will consist of the use of the title (i.e.: Prof. or Dr. Prof.), and notification of such by the same means as the petition was received (email or mail).

[[Headquarters Staff]] will request of the petitioner a copy or scan of such documents as may attest to their status. They will then confirm that the society enjoys Royal patronage. Recognition will consist of the use of postnominals (i.e.: FSA(Scot)), FRS, and notification of same by the same means as the petition was received (email or mail).

[[Headquarters Staff]] will request of the petitioner a copy or scan of such documents as may attest to their status. They will then confirm that the society is active, accessible, and gather such sense of their reputation as may be possible. This data will then be submitted to the [[Board]] for a decision, which may take the form of amendments to these procedures.

[[Headquarters Staff]] may refer any such petition to the [[Board]] for further review whenever the correct course of action is not obvious to them. They are encouraged to err in the direction of asking for such support.