Press Credential is a service that provides professional press passes and resources to help journalistic professionals to pursue their career and passion. But why do you need press credentials and a press pass? The job titles "press photographer" and "journalist" are not protected by law in the United States. The First Amendment grants everybody the right to be a journalist, whether you are a citizen journalist or professional journalist. However, if you work in this field, having a professionally issued press pass by Press Credential will allow you to stand out from the crowd and distinguish yourself as a professional right from the start.
One of the most frequently asked questions is about the membership fee and benefits. Press Credential offers the industry's lowest rate. Membership costs $45 for 6 months or $75 for the full year. Some of the benefits include:
- Straight forward, comprehensive and knowledgeable service
- Support for full time, part time and freelance journalists
- Right to carry the title "Certified Press Credential Member"
- Online 24/7 press credential verification
- Press Pass ID (digital delivery)
- Press Vehicle ID (digital delivery)
- Press Credential certificate of accreditation (digital delivery)
- Public journalistic professional profile page
Press Credential is open to anybody interested in becoming or currently is a journalistic professional such as photographers, journalists, reporters, bloggers, editors, freelancers, correspondents, and journalism students. No registration fee is required, you would only pay the membership fee. Most of the competitors do charge an absorbent registration fee but we believe in keeping the barrier of entry open to anybody who wants to pursue their dream in a journalistic field.
The press pass has to be reissued after a certain period, this is a measure of protection against forgery or imitation of our credentials, and enables us to ensure the accuracy of information for each member. Each press pass comes with a forgery proof verification identification and scannable QR code that verifies you are an active member. Press passes are not issued by government agencies but by journalistic associations or entities. There are no government issued or official press passes. Anybody that identifies as a member of the press, whether working full time, part time or as a freelancer, has the right to carry a press pass.
Once you are a member, we will send the press pass digitally along with print instructions. This can be folded and inserted into any standard badge holder. However, it's important to note that the press credential or press pass does not offer any legal protection. It is your sole responsibility to comply with all laws, rules and regulations within the governing jurisdictions where you practice journalism.
Press Credential is a valuable resource for media professionals looking to obtain certified press credentials and press passes. With its low rate, easy online registration process, and print-on-demand press pass, it provides a convenient and accessible solution for journalists and photographers to succeed in their field.
Whether you're a full-time journalist, part-time freelancer, or a journalism student, Press Credential is here to help you pursue your passion and succeed in the industry.
