Membership in the NEDIAI, a chartered division of the world's largest and oldest forensic organization (IAI), carries many benefits. Among these are receipt of a quarterly journal that contains articles and announcements of interest to those engaged in the fields of forensic science and/or crime scene investigation. Members are also entitled to discounted tuition fees for the annual educational conference and may be eligible to attend other training courses at a reduced or no cost. In addition, members are eligible for service on the Executive Board (depending on type of membership) and/or one of several standing committees. The NEDIAI currently has over 200 members. The organization is comprised of members from law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, consulting firms, academia, identification bureaus and other entities engaged in the pursuit of excellence in the identification field.

The types of membership available are:

Active Member

Sustaining Active Member

Associate Member

Sustaining Associate Member

Honorary Member

Life Member