To register yourself as a member of the Triple-A, you will need to provide your photograph and some other government-issued documents, and identity proof. The AAA takes passport size photographs for registrations. It will handle all the business related to photo requests. So, you do not have to physically carry your passport size photo to the local AAA office. You can get a generic photograph of yours taken at the office for an AAA passport at $15. After getting a basic membership, if you still need more passport photos, you can get them at $10. This article will discuss the list of documents you will need while applying for a membership at the AAA, the application procedure, and the list of services offered for members both domestic and international.
Application Procedure and List of Mandatory Documents
The application process for AAA membership is simple. The detailed steps are below:
For candidates who wish to apply offline:
After receiving the AAA member card by mail, you should fill out the card number on the online website for AAA to avail of online services and benefits as well.
To be eligible for AAA, you must have the following conditions apply:
Other conditions may also be applicable depending on the applicant’s situation.
List of Services Offered by the AAA
An AAA membership comes with a wide range of benefits that the holder can avail of. The benefits offered by the plan that a member has subscribed to are:
Classic Plan: The classic plan offers the standard features of membership which include discounts at 120,000+ hotels and restaurants, exclusive deals while traveling, perks, emergency roadside assistance whether you are a passenger or the driver, emergency fuel delivery, locksmith help if you are locked out of your car and five-mile tows. It costs $59 a year.Plus Plan: The plus plan carries all the benefits of classic plans along with an increase in the distance your vehicle gets towed for 100 miles and refund of locksmith charges up to $100 and baggage coverage.Premier Plan: The premier plan carries the benefits of the previous deals and offers a refund for emergency help charges for a larger amount of money. It offers a 200-mile tow service and more than 100 miles of towing each year. It also offers $25,000 worth of emergency medical transport. It is the best plan for its value among the three.
Q1. Does AAA membership cover the entire family? A1. No, membership benefits are only for the holder of the membership card. Q2. How many cars can my AAA membership cover? A2. Any car that you are traveling in, whether you are the passenger or driver, can obtain the benefits of the membership as long as it is covered under the plan you have subscribed to.
