Membership FAQs

These are our most commonly asked questions, if your question is not answered here, please fill in the enquiry form.

Yes by joining the NCMD you automatically receive the benefit of the combined liability insurance.

Please allow up to 25 working days for your card to arrive. Remember you will be sent a digital version to use straight away, and you can also view your card by downloading the NCMD App.

No, under 16 year olds can join the NCMD for free but they must be accompanied by an adult member. Please email membership@ncmd.co.uk

No you don’t need to be a member of the NCMD but it is advisable. It is also advisable to check the Crown Estate website to make sure you are only detecting on approved beaches.

No you don’t have to be a member of a Club to join us, you can join as an individual member.

You will have access to a virtual copy of your membership card via your new online membership area and the NCMD App. All cards are ordered in bulk to reduce our costs and are delivered by Royal Mail within 25 working days. If it hasn’t arrived within this time please email: membership@ncmd.co.uk

Yes, there is a £4 replacement fee for lost cards. You can order this by logging into your account and clicking ‘Order Replacement Card’.
If you cannot remember your password or you joined through a club, you can use this link to reset/setup your password: https://www.ncmd.co.uk/my-account/lost-password/